Balanced Scorecard

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A strategic management system that translates an organization’s strategy into a set of performance measures across four perspectives financial, customer, internal process, and learning and growth.

BAS

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Building Automation System

Benchmarking

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The process of comparing an organization’s performance against best-in-class companies or industry standards, in order to identify areas for improvement.

BIM

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Building Information Modeling

Biophilia

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The innate human instinct to connect with nature and other living beings.

Biophilic Design

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An approach to architecture that seeks to connect building occupants more closely to nature.

Blue Ocean Strategy

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An approach to strategic planning that focuses on creating new market space and making the competition irrelevant, rather than competing in existing markets.

Breakout Area

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Informal spaces for short meetings, socializing, or alternative work settings.

Building Envelope

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The physical separator between the interior and exterior of a building, including walls, floors, roofs, windows, and doors.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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An intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure.

Building Management System (BMS)

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A computer-based control system installed in buildings that controls and monitors the building’s mechanical and electrical equipment.