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A M X GUIDE TO SY S T E M IN T E G R AT I O N PR A C T I C E S “The AMX system is programmed to ensure the projectors are not left on by accident during off hours or when the building is closed, go into standby mode when not used, then shuts down, ensuring the equipment consumes very little energy. Judson University installed RMS to give the AV/IT technology support people an upper hand when it comes to maintenance. They monitor the status of rooms and help instructors solve problems real-time andutilize reports that track data on room and equipment usage - all important information for planning future needs.” The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) was formed in 1993 with the goal of transforming the building design and construction industries toward sustainability. USGBC members quickly began work on the Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) point system to establish a metric for building designers, contractors, and owners to track a project’s “greenness.” LEED Version 1.0 was released in 1998 and the rating system continues to evolve and diversify to address various project types: new construction, existing buildings, commercial interiors, and shell and core; as well as speciﬁc markets: schools, healthcare, retail, and residential. h t t p : / / w w w. a m x . c o m / a s s e t s / w h i t e p a p e r s / L e e d . Compliance.Checklist.pdf automation systems that are playing an important READ MORE ABOUT IT L E E D C o m p l i a n c e C h e ck l i s t – A M X S o l u t i o n s INSTALLATION PRACTICES Use lead-free solder when making terminations. SYSTEM OPERATION AND USE Emphasize the critical importance of intelligent AV control and management systems – not just because they can conserve energy, but also because they save the client money in the long run. DISPOSAL When technologies or product are replaced, make sure that old gear is disposed of properly. There are companies that specialize in the disposal of business e-waste and equipment that may contact hazardous substances and materials. LEED not only addresses the environmental issues one would expect, such as water management, recycling/reuse of materials, and energy efﬁciency, but it also focuses on health and productivity issues, such as indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and daylighting. The goal of green buildings is not simply to be better for the environment, but to be better for the people who live, work, and learn in them. With buildings representing nearly 40 percent of our total energy consumption and people spending nearly 90 percent of our time indoors, efﬁcient and healthy buildings are becoming a major priority. Av e r a g e Green Building Savings: The LEED rating system is organized and awarded points in the following areas: sustainable sites, water efﬁciency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation in design. According to the number of points earned in these areas, LEED recognizes levels of achievement and assigns a certiﬁcation value to the project, from basic to silver, gold, or platinum. 16 800.222.0193 +1.469.624.7400 w w w. a m x . c o m © June 2008 AMX. All rights reserved. AMX does not assume responsibility for any errors or omissions. http://www.amx.com/assets/whitepapers/Leed.Compliance.Checklist.pdf http://www.amx.com/assets/whitepapers/Leed.Compliance.Checklist.pdf http://www.amx.com http://www.amx.com

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AV Technology - June 2008 Contents Precedent Corporate: Global Standardization Government: Strategic Technology Planning Education: It’s All Just a Click Pre-Empting Projector Breakdown Dealing With Technophobes Keeping Ahead of Technology Obsolescence Understanding Video Codecs Rules of Engagement Network, See & Learn Sound From the Heart Sportsbook Makes an Impact Upgrading an AV Image Product Review: Polycom’s RealPresence Experience HD Tech Horizons: A True AV Networking Standard? Product Spotlight: Digital Media Servers; Flat Panel New Products Ad Index AV MO: Calculating Fiber Optic Transmission Distance

AV Technology - June 2008

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