Working Group 1: Buildings and their sustainable performance Ying Hua, Assistant Professor, Cornell University Bart Meehan, Visiting Fellow at the Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University

1. CAN WE TRUST PEOPLE?
JUST LET THE BUILDING DO IT

2. THE CHALLENGES OF
TECHNOLOGY

3. "There is no argument that design and technology advances have improved
the environmental performance of buildings. Well calibrated building
management systems have improved the energy efficiency by optimising
HVAC and lighting performance and reducing energy waste, particularly in
low activity areas and during off peak periods. This is further enhanced by
a range of other technologies, such as motion sensors, daylight and heat
harvesting, insulation, smart meters, desktop dashboards and smart plugs.
However, what effect does the automation of buildings have on its
occupants? Is there such a thing as too much technology?

4. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SMART
BUILDING

5. GROUP 1 DISCUSSION/TASK
MAKE PEOPLE MATTER
Discuss the importance of occupant behaviour in the efficient
operation of a smart building.
Develop strategies for creating better integration between occupant
and infrastructure that will reduce rebound effect and promote reflex
behaviour (e.g. minimising plug load, using natural light rather that
building lighting, shorter and cooler showers etc)

6. GROUP 2 DISCUSSION/TASK
Smart Building….Smart People
Discuss post occupancy evaluation and training.
Develop a framework that will provide continuing education for
occupants and facilitate the building an environmentally aware
culture.

7. WHAT CAN ISCN DO?
FIRST FOUR ACTIONS FOR 2017-2018: