AI Applied Radar: AI Applied To Building Optimization
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Executive Summary
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of AI applied to building optimization, examining both established deployments and emerging innovations. Verdantix evaluated 16 AI use cases by examining their trustworthiness at scale, operational viability and business impact. The study reviews deployment pathways ranging from embedded features in building and workplace platforms, to Internet of Things (IoT)- and edge-enabled optimization, as well as bespoke implementations for critical facilities. Drawing on market adoption patterns and research into technology maturity and vendor strategies, Verdantix provides senior executives, facilities leaders and technology providers with the insights needed to prioritize investments, scale proven solutions and track the future trajectory of AI in building operations.
Figure 1. AI in building optimization comprises four foundational technologies
Figure 2. The AI Applied Radar for building optimization
Figure 3. AI Applied Radar use case groupings
Figure 4. Description of mainstream AI-augmented use cases
Figure 5. Additional details on mainstream AI-augmented use cases
Figure 6. Description of AI-augmented use cases at early adoption stages
Figure 7. Additional details on AI-augmented use cases at early adoption stages
Figure 8. Description of AI-augmented use cases that are continuing to emerge
Figure 9. Additional details on AI-augmented use cases that are continuing to emerge
About the Authors
Henry Yared
Analyst
Henry is an Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in digital platforms for energy management and building performance optimization. His research focuses on improving operational ...
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Joy Trinquet
Senior Analyst
Joy is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in real estate, facilities and workplace technology, with a particular focus on integrated workplace management systems/conn...
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Claire Stephens
Research Director
Claire Stephens is a Research Director at Verdantix, leading research into technologies and services shaping the real estate and the built environment, encompassing ...
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