Sustainability
Investment in the Smart Buildings Space Declined 26% in 2023
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Net Zero Buildings Explored: NASA Sustainability Base
Dubbed the “First Space Station on Earth” —the NASA Sustainability Base, has served as an experimental model for smart and net zero buildings for over a decade. In this research note, we explore how the building was designed, constructed, and operated to achieve a positive impact on the environment. NASA teamed up with William McDonough […]
Siemens Buildings Business & FY 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Buildings business of Siemens, which operates within the Smart Infrastructure (SI) division, based on their Q4 earnings release and investor presentations of 16th November 2023. This article focuses on the latest financial results, revenue mix, recent Building X software/Xcelerator platform announcements and the outlook for FY 2024. Siemens […]
How Tenants & Landlords Can Work Together to Reduce Energy Consumption
Here is the recording and presentation from our live stream, discussing how tenants and landlords can Collaborate to Reduce their Building Energy Consumption. Ian Pierce from British Land Shared Learnings from their HVAC Optimisation Strategy which has Helped British Land Reduce their Heating/Cooling Energy Consumption by 33% (year-on-year comparison) in their Storey Space at 100 […]
Live Event: How Tenants & Landlords Can Work Together to Reduce Energy Consumption
How can tenants and landlords work together to reduce energy consumption in their commercial buildings? Join us on Thursday 16th November (1130 Paris | 1030 London | 1430 Dubai) when we will be joined by Ian Pierce from British Land to discuss how tenants and landlords can collaborate to reduce their building energy consumption. Ian […]
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, […]
How Can Smart Building Technology Become Mainstream?
Here is the recording and presentation from our live stream, discussing how Outcomes MUST Outweigh Cost! Until then, Commercial Real Estate Investors will never be fully convinced of the benefits of smart building technology & PropTech in general. A compelling mix of Sustainability, Compliance & Net Zero Targets are driving market growth but how long will it […]
Acuity Brands Intelligent Spaces Group & FY2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the development of Acuity Brands Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG) and its 2023 financial results, y/e 31st August 2023. Our analysis is based on their 4th October 2023 presentation, analyst call and announcements throughout the fiscal year. This article updates our previous analysis published last year. While lighting makes up […]
Occupancy Data Reveals Huge Waste in Federal Buildings Portfolio
“Alarming”, “not sustainable”, and “not fiscally responsible” were just a few of the reactions by Committee chairman Sen. Tom Carper to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that has revealed huge wastes in the federal government’s huge nationwide real estate portfolio. The GAO study found that 17 of 24 agencies sampled were using as […]
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