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Smart Building Data Silos are Not Sustainable for the Market or the Environment
January 11th, 2022The Net Zero Playbook: Decarbonizing UK Government Buildings
December 8th, 2021
Webinar: Robotic Automation Engineers – A Shortcut to Energy Efficient Buildings
** Recording of this Webinar can now be found HERE ** Please join us on Monday 13th December at 1700 CET | 1600 GMT | 1100 EDT | 0800 PDT for our 9th FREE Webinar in the 2021 Smart Buildings Series. Robotic Automation Engineers – A Shortcut to Energy Efficient Buildings. Memoori will be joined by Ville […]
Johnson Controls 2021 Annual Report Examined
Few publicly listed companies like Johnson Controls International (JCI), present a pure smart buildings product and service offering. Since the 2016 merger with Tyco, and the 2019 sale of its Power Solutions business to BCP Acquisitions LLC for $13.2 billion, the firm is looking to capitalize on macro-trends including decarbonization, post-pandemic focus on healthier buildings, and digital technologies. JCI […]
DOE Connected Buildings Pilot: A Small Step in the Right Direction
Earlier this month the US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $61 million pilot project that will create 10 highly connected communities across the country. The initiative will transform thousands of homes and workplaces into energy-efficient buildings that can interact with the electrical grid to optimize their energy consumption. While not extraordinary in terms of investment or […]
A Critical Moment of Opportunity Demands an Open Smart Buildings Market
Governments around the world are committing to a green recovery from the economic challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the fact that global energy demand actually dropped by an estimated 5% in 2020, resulting in a 7% drop in total energy-related CO2 emissions, the global nature of this crisis has brought the world together. Understanding […]
Satellite Imaging Technology for Measuring the Thermal Footprint of Buildings
This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson, Senior Research Associate at Memoori Satellite Vu has raised a £3.6m (US$5m) seed round led by Seraphim Capital to launch the world’s first satellite constellation capable of imaging the thermal footprint of any building on the planet every 1-2 hours. The seed round, which was multiple times oversubscribed, […]
European Startups Enable Smart Water Management Solutions in Commercial Buildings
This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson, Senior Research Associate at Memoori Water management solutions at the point of use in buildings are gaining traction as IoT driven digital water technology gathers pace. Advancements in IoT technology, analytics and automation enable organizations to now add water to their existing energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. IoT […]
“If We Re-use & Upgrade Existing Buildings, We Are Greener On Every Front”
Shiny new smart buildings are wonderful. They have energy efficiency built in to provide cost-saving and reduce environmental impact, they apply lighting and environmental controls to ensure all occupants are comfortable and productive, and they offer a wide variety of health, safety, and security benefits. These buildings offer a glimpse of our high-tech future with […]
“Do It Once, But Do It Properly”: Overcoming Tech Obsolescence in Smart Buildings
Technology evolves quickly but buildings live a long time. That is the fundamental issue the smart building sector needs to address today. If we are to turn our bricks-and-mortar structures into digital environments, then we must develop a futureproof approach to upgrading technology at minimal cost and disruption, and within the long lifespan of a […]
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