Located at the eastern edge of Melbourne’s central business district, this project entailed developing a new construction amenity-rich seven-level office tower to foster a sense of community among tenants. The Harris Capital team had ambitious visions for a state-of-the-art building regarding sustainability and operational efficiency; hence, early involvement of a data layer and advanced application provider, like KODE Labs, was critical to achieving the goals of the building.
The project provides excellent visibility to users of the journey that developers and specialized Technology Consultants undertake to realize the benefits and operational efficiencies when implementing a smart building platform.
The Guardian Building is a National Historic Landmark. It is a timeless representation of creativity and achievement that has stood the test of time. It represents a past era enriched by people who believed in the success of Detroit and its diverse culture. As one of the most significant Art Deco skyscrapers in the world, KODE Labs and Green Building Automation felt a strong conviction to bring The Guardian Building into the 21st Century by future proofing its building systems.
Green Building Automation and KODE Labs have changed all of that. They were able to take our four major systems and integrate them into a simple front end platform. Not only the BAS systems but also damper controls, pumps and the like. It has definitely been a game changer for the building engineers. As we move forward we are adding controls on other equipment throughout the building and integrating it into the new system. The Guardian Building engineers no longer have to go to the plant to check the temperature in any given space. The system can be accessed from their mobile device. Yes, we were behind the times and we knew it.
Shannon M. Haag
Property Manager, Guardian Building
