Harmful airborne irritants and pollutants can include viruses, bacterial microorganisms, dust, smoke, smog and more. To help provide FieldHouse occupants with cleaner, safer air, the facility has invested in air systems equipped with technologies shown to be effective in killing or capturing viruses, pathogens and particulates, including:
Touchless access
In addition to cleaner air initiatives, the FieldHouse is helping to ensure the safety and security of its guests and staff through the use of advanced video monitoring systems (VMS) and security systems that have been upgraded to provide access control and facility surveillance. These systems have also been outfitted with biometric upgrades and camera retrofits to further increase security levels.
Metasys® Building Automation System
This industry-leading building management system enhances occupant comfort, safety, security and productivity while providing system control and easy access to building data. It coordinates control of fire, security and lighting systems while streamlining facility management.
Serving as the “glue” between the individual HVAC, lighting, security and protection systems, Metasys® provides the FieldHouse team with a single platform that delivers the critical operating information they need. This, in turn, allows arena personnel to make more informed decisions on how to improve visitor comfort and safety while still improving overall system efficiency. Metasys® has also enabled the building operations team to troubleshoot issues and implement system changes more easily.
Central Utility Plant
In large facilities like the FieldHouse, the central plant is typically the biggest user of energy and the biggest contributor to comfort. In these facilities, central plant uptime is critical, and so is optimizing efficiency. The next generation of Central Utility Plant software from Johnson Controls gathers realtime data from control systems, meters, weather forecasts and utility rates to optimize the operation of chilled water, hot water, steam and co-generation plants. It can help cut utility costs, meet sustainability goals, extend asset life and avoid costly, unplanned downtime.
Contrary to popular perception, the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t result in significantly reduced building operating costs for most facilities, despite lower occupancy rates. At the same time, facilities like the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse needed to make investments in systems that increase the health profile of their buildings as part of their return-to-venue plan. These overlapping and interwoven business conditions have only underscored the need for flexible building platforms and technologies.