Automated building systems view spaces differently
As artificial intelligence (AI) is integrated with building systems and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, it has the potential to improve occupant experience, increase operational efficiency, and optimize space and asset utilization. In the recent IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) study, “The human-machine interchange,” 76 percent of Chief Operating Officers reported that increasing automation in facility and asset management will have a positive impact on operational efficiency. Although cost-control measures and flexibility remain key objectives, creating compelling, emotionally rich experiences is the new frontier.
Optimizing building performance with AI and IoT
Buildings are becoming far more than walls, roofs and masonry. Thanks to AI, building systems are now able to autonomously integrate the proliferation of data from IoT devices and occupant behavior to apply learning, optimize performance, and improve environmental efficiency. A vast array of information from digital devices, beacons, and tweets provides insights about the operations, use, and condition of everything from the building’s infrastructure, physical environment, climate, water and energy usage, to an occupant’s experience and satisfaction.