LONDON, September 17 /PRNewswire/ --

Working Buildings 2008 announce today the launch of a major new feature for 2008, 'The Office of the Future', where visitors can get a glimpse of tomorrow's office, today. A major design project that's attracting huge attention, The Office of the Future is organised in partnership with BIM Products and Smartcomm and is sponsored by Dyson Airblade.

The brand new feature brings together two cutting edge technologies in a way never seen before with BIM (Building Information Model) applications for FM, M&E and energy analysis being run on the latest giant plasma screen technology from Sharp. Using a virtual 27-storey office tower, The Office of the Future allows attendees to view the latest office innovations and learn how to design sustainability into their offices. Located on stand D145 within Total Workplace Management, the feature will enable visitors to:

-- Interact in 3D with BIM models on high resolution plasma touch screens. -- Virtually explore every structure and system within a building. -- View countless ArTrA demonstrations of projects concentrating on hard FM including 51 Lime Street and Kings Cross Station and see how ArTrA can link to any other available FM Systems. -- See presentations on why and when you run energy analysis from Granlund, acknowledged energy and FM experts throughout Scandinavia. -- Explore the new and exciting content from OPS, provided by Kimon Onuma. This emerging type of FM, linked to Google Earth, is the future for large asset FM based projects and has been used by the US Coast Guard to locate and manage all their infrastructure and assets. -- Take a look at High Definition Video Communication Systems for environmentally conscious buildings wanting to reduce their carbon footprint and the long-awaited 103-inch plasma, the world's largest plasma screen, supplied by Smartcomm. -- Take a break on the stylish new Bea chair designed by Doriana Massimiliano Fuksas and view the latest range of Han furniture all supplied by Interoffice

Paul Goodman Simpson, Director of BIM Products comments, "The Office of the Future will be the first time an interactive 3D Facilities Management building model has been shown in public. The hands-on experience will be enhanced through the amazing large format plasma technology from Smartcomm."

Working Buildings 2008 features three co-located exhibitions, M&E - The Building Services Event, Total Workplace Management and Energy Solutions Expo, and takes place from 8-9 October 2008 at London's Olympia.

For further information on The Office of the Future visit http://www.working-buildings.com or to register for a press pass or free entry to Working Buildings 2008, please visit www.working-buildings.com.

The Office of the Future is brought to you by:

BIM Products - BIM Products distributes IFC based BIM software applications to the construction and facilities management industries. The company provides interoperable software applications for a programme of demands including facilities and asset management, energy and environmental analysis, cost calculations, code checking, model checking, building services, and design review. The company provides a BIM implementation service and creates 3D building services models of existing buildings or new projects where the information is linked to an FM database and delivered in ArTrA format.

Smartcomm - Established in 1995, Smartcomm has always been at the cutting edge of the audio visual revolution, providing quality products and services to UK and international clients. With a reputation for innovation and ingenuity, they develop sound, vision and communication solutions for a wide range of environments, including corporate, retail, hotel, leisure and residential.

Total Workplace Management - The FM & Estates Event

Total Workplace Management is the official exhibition of the BIFM and the number one exhibition for FM and estates professionals. Exhibitors include product and service providers who contribute to maintaining a building's infrastructure and ensuring the smooth-running of a business. Total Workplace Management is the only event committed to strategic and day-to-day FM.

M&E - The Building Services Event

M&E is the premier exhibition for professionals involved in building services design, installation, specification and operation. Exhibitors include manufacturers of lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical equipment. M&E also features the Training Academy, a seminar area covering the latest developments in technology, legislation, pre-engineering and intelligent buildings. Attendance is must for the building services professional.

Energy Solutions Expo - The Energy Management Event

Energy Solutions Expo is dedicated to cleaner, more efficient, sustainable, renewable and alternative energy consumption. This exhibition allows visitors to source new product initiatives, understand the latest compliance and certification issues and find solutions for strategic energy management. This event attracts energy managers, estate and facilities managers, building service management, building contractors, architects and surveyors.

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