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At TEECOM we are committed to making the world a better place through technology. Reducing our impact on the environment is a key part of that commitment and is evident in every one of our designs and the very office we work in.
TECHNOLOGY + ENVIRONMENT + LEED
Historically, technology’s reputation when it comes to environmental impact has been mixed at best. But going forward, TEECOM is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of the systems that we design. In some cases this means choosing energy efficient products and in others, like data centers, it means designing around the technology to maximize efficiency. We recognize that LEED certification has become the go-to model for designing low-impact, high efficiency facilities.
And while technology's contributions to LEED points are limited, it does provide much of the necessary infrastructure for buildings to operate most efficiently and effectively. Pervasive network connectivity, fundamental to every modern facility, enables information about building performance to be transmitted to and from sensors, controls, and displays, making the building smarter and, through the public display of real-time energy usage, engaging users in the energy-saving process. Appropriate technology infrastructure allows for this same information to be recorded for verification and validation and, in the event of an anomaly, sent to relevant personnel for analysis or repair. Technology systems can also be specified that eliminate packaging waste through the pre-assembly of components.
Beyond LEED, deploying a suitable technology strategy can help reduce energy consumption by means of low-power devices and virtualized backend systems. And going forward, ubiquitous wireless connectivity paired with 1:1 deployments of mobile devices can reduce a facility’s dependence on paper documents while promoting worker productivity. Networks designed to handle the high bandwidth needs of video conferencing can reduce carbon emissions from travel and further minimize an organization’s environmental impact as a whole.Wireless networks that enable connectivity throughout a facility, reducing the need to waste paper on printed documents.
And while technology's contributions to LEED points are limited, it does provide much of the necessary infrastructure for buildings to operate most efficiently and effectively. Pervasive network connectivity, fundamental to every modern facility, enables information about building performance to be transmitted to and from sensors, controls, and displays, making the building smarter and, through the public display of real-time energy usage, engaging users in the energy-saving process. Appropriate technology infrastructure allows for this same information to be recorded for verification and validation and, in the event of an anomaly, sent to relevant personnel for analysis or repair. Technology systems can also be specified that eliminate packaging waste through the pre-assembly of components.
Beyond LEED, deploying a suitable technology strategy can help reduce energy consumption by means of low-power devices and virtualized backend systems. And going forward, ubiquitous wireless connectivity paired with 1:1 deployments of mobile devices can reduce a facility’s dependence on paper documents while promoting worker productivity. Networks designed to handle the high bandwidth needs of video conferencing can reduce carbon emissions from travel and further minimize an organization’s environmental impact as a whole.Wireless networks that enable connectivity throughout a facility, reducing the need to waste paper on printed documents.
When thoughtfully designed, even technology systems can be green enough to contribute to a project's environmental goals.