Building Decarbonization
Schneider Electric Smart Buildings Business & Financials 2023 Examined
February 22nd, 2024“Our Industry is Not Moving Fast Enough” – UK Green Building Council
February 20th, 2024Mapping the Strategic Direction of Patrizia in Smart Buildings & Cities
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Patrizia within the buildings and infrastructure space. We have mapped M&A, divestments, strategic partnerships and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the company, by categorizing the various business relationships by technology and investment type over 5 years. Patrizia is a globally renowned investment group […]
Trane Technologies Commercial HVAC Business 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the 2023 business and financials of Trane Technologies, based on their full-year results announced on 1st February 2024, their 2023 10K Report and other announcements. Acquisitions, strategic investments and partnerships in the last 12 months are also highlighted. Since becoming a public company in 2020, Trane Technologies has positioned […]
Johnson Controls Considers Move to Divest Non-Commercial HVAC Businesses
Rumors circulated this week after a Bloomberg article and comments by Johnson Controls CEO, George Oliver, suggested we may see a potential sale of their residential and light commercial HVAC equipment business. Johnson Controls has described the situation as “early stages” but in this research note, we look at recent activities and trends to consider […]
Recording: A Blueprint for the Future of Smart Building Retrofits
Here is the recording and presentation from our live stream with Mike Hook from LMG discussing a blueprint for the future of smart building retrofits. Mike puts forward his view that retrofits with a light touch are the best solution to keep costs down and enable rapid deployment. And by prioritizing flexibility in a phased […]
Sauter Group Building Automation Business 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Sauter Group, a Basel, Switzerland-based provider of building management and room automation solutions. This article updates our coverage in May 2022 of Sauter’s growth strategy. Founded in 1910, Fr. Sauter AG is privately owned by the founding families (FABREL AG and FS Familienholding AG). With over 20 subsidiaries, […]
2 European Startups Targeting Self-Learning Thermostats for Light Commercial Buildings
This Research Note examines 2 European startups targeting smarter self-learning thermostat hardware and software solutions for light commercial and public buildings: vilisto based in Hamburg, Germany and viboo based in Zurich, Switzerland. Vilisto Thermostats Vilisto GmbH, founded in 2016, is the manufacturer of self-learning radiator thermostats for office buildings. The company’s offering focuses on a […]
#Podcast 23: The Power of Existing Buildings!
In our Podcast series “Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did!”, Memoori explores the intersection between technology and commercial real estate through interesting conversations. In Episode #23 of our Podcast, we sat down with Rob Murchison from Intelligent Buildings & Craig Stevenson from Auros Group for a free-ranging discussion about the Power of Retrofit and Existing Buildings! […]
Building Energy Performance Codes Pushing Decarbonization Efforts
On Tuesday September 12th, last week, New York City (NYC) Mayor Eric Adams launched “Getting 97 Done,” a new strategy to cut harmful carbon emissions from the city’s many large buildings as obliged under Local Law 97 of 2019. The plan aims to deliver the goals outlined in the broader “PlaNYC: Getting Sustainability Done,” New […]