With Delta Control’s equipment and the expertise of Carleton’s researchers, the building is providing data to further predictive and simulation modeling to enable building managers and designers create smarter, more efficient, sustainable buildings for Canadians.
“Delta Controls has chosen Carleton as a research partner and is investing in our students and researchers by providing them with collaborative space and equipment for discovery and innovation,” says Rafik Goubran, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Design. “The Delta Controls Laboratory will be hub of research to explore and develop new sensor and building automation technology.”
Occupants and visitors to the building can also keep an eye on the building’s performance. A display in the lobby shows current energy uses, weather factors and other variables. “Just seeing this type of data has been shown to decrease energy use by occupants,” says Liam O’Brien, assistant professor in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering.
Photo at top, from left to right: Paul Van Geel, chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Darryl Boyce, assistant vice-president (Facilities Management and Planning); Rafik Goubran, dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Design; Liam O’Brien, assistant professor in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering; John Nicholls, executive vice president, Delta Controls; Brian Goodchild, president, Delta Controls; Roseann O’Reilly Runte, president and vice-chancellor, Carleton University.