Back on December 5, the RFID Journal reported on the successful deployment of an 802.15.4 network at the City of London School for Girls. After an initial test of the system on one floor over the summer, the remainder of the 5-story building will be receiving the control system over the winter break.
This is a classic example of where wireless mesh networking and its inherent lower deployment cost has afforded the installation of an energy efficient HVAC system. The building was not condusive to a wired solution due to the cement, stone, and metal structure. And according to Tony Lucido, Jennic's VP of marketing, the cost of the installation was 80 less than a wired solution, and the installation time was 90 percent less.