System and method for providing a simulated window utilizing environmental controls operable within a building automation system

Abstract

A system for providing a simulated window utilizing environmental controls operable within a building automation system is disclosed. The system includes a building automation network deployed within a structure, a plurality of environmental controls in communication with the building automation network, where the plurality of automation controls are configured to control one or more environmental conditions within a space defined within the structure, a controller in communication with the plurality of environmental controls via the building automation network. The controller is configured to execute a first environmental control program to drive at least one of the plurality of environmental controls to a set point, and execute a transient environmental control program to increase an output of at least one of the plurality of environmental controls relative to the first environmental control program.

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[0001] related application [0002] This patent document is required under Title 35, U.S.C., Section 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. . 61 / 541,794 priority and all other interests, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference to the extent permitted by law. technical field [0003] This patent document relates generally to environmental control within buildings, and more particularly to a system and method for providing or simulating fenestration within confined spaces of a building. Background technique [0004] Known building automation systems are typically designed and configured to monitor, report and control environmental and / or security conditions within a building. For example, to maintain a temperature at a desired set point, the building automation system may drive one or more environmental control devices to steady state conditions centered around the set point. Building automation systems are capable of maintaining constant envir...

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However, in some cases this option may not be available because the room or space is located in the interior of the building and lacks exterior windows

In other instances, simply opening a window is undesirable because opening requires monitoring, may be obstructed by inclement weather, or may be prohibited based on the design of the building

Additionally, the building may lack the ductwork and circulation needed to efficiently direct outside air into the room

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