Building Management System is a computer controlled system that monitors and controls building services. These systems can be networked and accessed remotely for alarm monitoring and system control changes.
Posted on Friday, April 15th, 2011
Building Management System is a computer controlled system that monitors and controls building services. These systems can be networked and accessed remotely for alarm monitoring and system control changes.
Usually a pair of ground holes drilled to more than 100m deep (one to pump water out then other to return water). The water is used in heating and cooling exchange applications.
External louvers that protect glass from sunlight during summer months. This reduces natural heat gain thus reduces cooling plant demand.
Technological solutions for capturing and storing carbon dioxide as it is released into the atmosphere, thereby preventing its greenhouse effect.
The gas released into the atmosphere when carbon is burnt. Although not the only greenhouse gas, it is considered the most important.
A measure of the amount of carbon dioxide or CO2 emitted through the combustion of fossil fuels. It can be measured on a personal or national level, or according to a specific activity, such as taking a flight to go on holiday.
An activity or process that doesn’t add to the net amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. Is also used to describe a process which is offset (see Carbon Offset)
A carbon offset negates the overall amount of carbon released into the atmosphere by avoiding the release or removing it elsewhere – e.g. through a renewable energy or energy conservation project. Voluntary carbon offsetting schemes can help people reduce their carbon footprint, but should only be used as a last resort. It is also important [...]
A tax levied on fossil fuel usage usually based on the carbon content – generally designed to curb use rather than just raise revenue.
The trading of personal, corporate or national credits to maintain and gradually reduce carbon emissions. Companies, nations or individuals who beat the targets can sell the balance as credits to those that exceed their limits. The financial gain should lead to the reduction in emissios over time.
