by 100% or has met the next incrementalpercentage threshold of an existing
credit.
One possible scenario could involve cabling of the building. A converged
and standardized cable infrastructure for a smart building would require less
cable and fewer cable pathways, thus reducing the use of materials and saving
energy. Innovations such as zone cabling further reduce the use of materials.
Standardization of the cable also allows for greater potential to reuse the
materials, thus saving energy. Extensive deployment of wireless technology
within a building further reduces the need for cable and minimizes the use of
materials.
High-performance buildings cannot be just greenorsmart, but must be
both. Smart buildings make green buildings greener, and green buildings make
smart buildings smarter. The result is enhanced performance and functionality.
200 Smart Building Systems for Architects, Owners, and Builders