Project Outcomes
According to the Department of Labor Statistics, 32% of students who earn a high school diploma are not prepared for college or a career, representing over five million young Americans, many from low-income families, communities of color, and recent immigrant households.
Stacks+Joules (S+J), a nonprofit organization, addresses this gap by helping students develop skills in computer programming and coding, with a focus on building automation controls. By fostering post-secondary achievement before high school graduation, the program opens pathways into careers in coding, the Internet of Things (IoT), and technology-driven industries.Â
Using the 301 Henry Street Settlement (301 HSS) building as a case study, this project provided students with hands-on training in building automation and digital twin technology through Autodesk Revit and Tandem. The existing training materials were enhanced to improve student understanding, and new content was developed to give a broader perspective on the digital twin creation process.
In addition, as part of S+J’s mission to digitize 301 HSS in order to improve energy performance and strengthen building management, the project also involved the analysis of existing energy data from the building management system (BMS) sensors installed in targeted areas, and past energy bills. The findings, along with the current status of the digitization process, were consolidated in a roadmap white paper designed for adoption by other stakeholders managing similar building types.
The key deliverables of the project included training materials, a BMS data analysis report, and a roadmap white paper. Beyond improving efficiency in smaller buildings, the project demonstrates how technology can drive more sustainable building management while creating pathways for the next generation of skilled professionals.
Key technology/tools used: Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Tandem, Microsoft Excel, EnteliCLOUD
