Smart Buildings
Digital technologies have become an indispensable part of our everyday lives. They offer services ranging from intelligent parking space management and the reservation of electric vehicles to workplace and hotel room booking systems with occupancy-rate analysis. But when it comes to smart buildings, it is not the number of IoT technologies and sensors installed that counts, but the added value for the users. From the outset, principals and building operators have to think carefully about who the future users will be, what these users will expect of the building, and what digital services the building will be required to provide in the long term.
The current challenges facing the real estate industry require a completely new mindset!
As a result of rising energy and construction costs – and the increasingly stringent sustainability and energy efficiency requirements for buildings in conjunction with stricter ESG criteria and the need to ensure comfort and safety – the challenges faced by the real estate sector continue to grow and become more diverse. Conventional approaches are unable to cope with these challenges.
At Drees & Sommer, we work on developing innovative solutions and new business models to confront these changes. It is about enhancing processes and the user experience, ensuring that buildings can be operated sustainably and breaking new ground.
Our focus is on connecting buildings, individuals and business processes – and this can only be achieved with the help of digitization and digital technologies.
Our solution: Customized Smart Buildings
A Customized Smart Building is precisely tailored to its users’ needs. It can reliably monitor and control the processes taking place inside it, creating economic and environmental added value for all parties involved.
At Drees & Sommer, we consider a building to be smart if it is adaptable. It not only needs to meet current requirements, but must also be capable of intuitive self-regulation based on the users’ specific needs. This level of adaptability is what true customization is all about.
The building acquires this ability thanks to a kind of central computer that allows it to learn from its users and adapt to their specific needs. Using the highest standards of IT security, the so-called ‘brain’ intelligently connects all technical systems and sensors – as well as planning, operational and user data – allowing it to optimize control of building processes. For example, the system detects areas that are currently unoccupied and switches off unnecessary heating or cooling.
As requirements vary from company to company and property to property, we do not offer ‘one-size-fits-all’ solutions. Instead, we develop a custom strategy for each client, focusing on their specific needs.
Watch the video to learn more about the benefits of Customized Smart Buildings and how they work.
What services do we provide to support you?
We offer you comprehensive consulting on Customized Smart Building technology for both new and existing buildings:
Definition of digitization requirements for your construction projects
Holistic energy and cost-efficiency solutions
Cost-benefit analysis for digitization
Integration of artificial intelligence
Data analysis and optimization processes
WiredScore and SmartScore certification
Our approach is as follows
Our teams of experts work closely with you to develop a digitization strategy. This includes supporting you with the development of new business models and planning of all phases from construction through to commissioning:
Analysis of the existing building/site/planning concept, its limitations and the potential for the integration of digitization functions.
Development of a custom strategy and use of a range of methods to unleash the full potential of your portfolio.
Translation of the jointly developed digitization strategy into a technical concept for integration into the construction process.
Coordination of the design process and conduct of testing to ensure optimal digital performance and adherence to the project timeline.
Ensuring a smooth transition to building operation by training staff and monitoring digital dashboards and operations. Optimization of KPIs to ensure strong building performance.
A smart building offers your company the following types of added value
User-centric services
Enhanced user amenity
New business models through digitization
Competitive edge
Increased revenue thanks to coworking-based rental income
Increased property value
Efficient energy use
Low maintenance requirement
Transparency and data for optimized operation
Let's talk.
We look forward to hearing from you!