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Our cars’ sensors and dashboards continue to provide us with more information. Why aren’t we using the same approach for ventilation – guiding our quest for healthy and energy efficient buildings?  

Well, I have to say I am smitten with my new cars’ controls and dashboard. My favorite is the cruise control which automatically slows down when it senses the car in front in me is less than the distance interval I set. It will even break if necessary. My second favorite is the lane assist,… READ MORE

Decarbonizing NYC Offices: Prioritizing Energy Efficiency and Health in NYC Office Buildings While Addressing a Changing Workplace

Decarbonizing NYC Offices: Prioritizing Energy Efficiency and Health in NYC Office Buildings While Addressing a Changing Workplace

With hyper-attention on health and safety in the work space, the use of quality and calibrated sensors to measure key indoor air quality parameters has become of increased importance.  Real time IAQ measurements informs control decisions (e.g. outside air quantities), occupants, and future building system upgrades (esp. mechanical system). The paradigm should shift to, “Is… READ MORE

NYS Green Building Conference, April 5th & 6th in Syracuse!

NYS Green Building Conference, April 5th & 6th in Syracuse!

Come see us at the NYS Green Building Conference, April 5th & 6th in Syracuse! Green Building Partners will be featuring Entuit’s line of wireless and battery-less sensors, along with Aircuity’s centralized demand control ventilation solutions. In addition, I will be co-presenting with Matt Brubaker, Energy Manager, SUNY Cortland on the topic: Innovative Sensor Applications for... READ MORE
Aircuity OptiNet – Installation mode at Binghamton University’s Energy R&D Building

Aircuity OptiNet – Installation mode at Binghamton University’s Energy R&D Building

January 14, 2016 Binghamton University’s Smart Energy R&D building, following LEED Platinum standards, is coming out of the ground and slated for a 2017 completion. The $70M, 114,000 square-foot facility will, like its name suggests, help university researchers develop energy-efficient technologies. Green Building Partners, LLC is very pleased to be selected, once again, for the implementation of… READ MORE

Going Wireless

Going Wireless

Access into building automation systems, security, and lighting systems through WiFi is making it possible to utilize more cost-effective applications for energy savings. According to a recent study by Navigant Research, worldwide revenue from wireless buildings control nodes will reach $434 million by 2023, up from $84.8 million in 2013. Obviously, no wires means significantly… READ MORE