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Expedition Log · Vol. IV

Routes in Progress

From trailhead to summit, the current ascent.

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Stage I·

Trailhead

Planned routes
1

OpenBMS Agent

Entry · 01

An open, model-agnostic knowledge base and AI agent for building automation systems.

AIBMS
↓ onward
Stage II·

Ascent

Currently climbing
6

OpenCrate BMS

Entry · 01

Open-source building management system.

RustOpen Source

QAG Foxhound

Entry · 02

Assistive tools for Niagara Framework.

Electron

QAG Metassist

Entry · 03

Assistive tools for Metasys.

Electron

QAG svgSmart

Entry · 04

Meta-tagged SVG with smart features.

Niagara Module

QAG Vectortology

Entry · 05

Meta-tagged vector symbol library exposing tags for haystack-style queries.

Niagara Module

NiagaraFalls

Entry · 06

Niagara service exposing station point reads and subscriptions as a clean WebSocket API for external apps.

Niagara Module
↓ onward
Stage III·

Summit

Flag planted
3

BASidekick

Entry · 01

Community reference for BAS professionals.

TypeScriptWeb

QAG Charts

Entry · 02

Configurable dashboard, KPI, and advanced chart widgets for visualizing station and history data.

Niagara Module

QAG SiteMap

Entry · 03

Leaflet-based interactive map view with configurable station-linked markers and styling.

Niagara Module
Vol. IV · Est. MMXXVI

Field Log of

Ben Hansen

Engineer · Designer · Builder

“Mechanical engineer with a focus on BAS graphic and UI design. Building open-source tools, community resources, and better workflows for the building automation industry.”

— Based Tucson, AZ · 32°13′N 110°55′W

↓ Ascent Begins

Currently

QA Graphics

QA Graphics

Senior Graphic Outsourcing Design — crafting BAS graphic and UI solutions for the building automation industry.

Side Projects

Development

GitHub

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Beyond the Keyboard

Life

Field Log · Plate I32°13'N · 110°55'W
Plate I

On the Trail

“Exploring Tucson's desert trails and beyond whenever I get the chance.”

Field Log · Plate IIHome Base
Plate II

Family

“Wife and son — the best adventure partners.”

Toolkit

Skills & Interests

Building Automation

Field I
JCI MetasysTridium NiagaraSchneider EcoStruxureBAS UI/Graphic Design

Design & Tools

Field II
Adobe IllustratorPhotoshopAffinityMS OfficeClaude CodeCodex

Development

Field III
RustTypeScriptElectronTauriOpen Source

Interests

Field IV
Smart BuildingsGreen Building EnergySustainable DesignAI/ML ApplicationsUI DesignHikingFormula 1Video GamesSelf-Hosting

Education

Iowa State University

Credential · 2011

Iowa State University

BA Mechanical Engineering