Glossary

Key Terms

TERMDEFINITION
HVACHeating, ventilation, air conditioning
BMSBuilding management system
IAQIndoor air quality
PMParticulate matter
GHG emissionsGreenhouse gas emissions
BACnet/IPBuilding automation control network via internet protocol
APIApplication programming interface
IoTInternet of things
FMsFacilties managers
AHUAir handling unit
FCUFan coil unit
VAVVariable air volume
VSDVariable speed drive
VCDVariable control damper
DamperManages air flow & volume of air
CO2Carbon dioxide indoors
VOCsVolatile organic compounds
AIArtificial intelligence
MLMachine learning