What does it mean to have a smart building that ‘thinks’ for itself?
Imagine walking into a building that knows what you need. Lights adjust to the perfect brightness, the temperature’s just right and energy is only used when needed. Buildings that ‘think’ for themselves are no longer science fiction. Today’s smart systems produce vast amounts of data – and thanks to PROActiv Analytics, bringing in this data is easy.
Our fault diagnostics and detection (FDD) engine predicts maintenance needs and maintains comfortable, efficient indoor environments with little to no human intervention.
How does a smart building make decisions?
1. Learning energy habits and making adjustments
Smart buildings constantly gather data from the HVAC systems, lighting, metering, and other infrastructure. The FDD analyses this information, spots patterns, and finetunes energy use automatically. Over time, the system gets better at predicting demand, reducing waste and ensuring everything runs as efficiently as possible.
2. Fixing problems before they happen
Instead of waiting for something to break, a thinking building detects small performance issues before they turn into costly failures. PROActiv Analytics tracks the condition of equipment 24/7, and can alert maintenance teams to potential problems. This means fewer unexpected breakdowns, lower repair costs and a longer lifespan for building systems.
3. Adapting to people in real time
A smart building doesn’t just follow a set schedule – it responds to how people are actually using the space. If a meeting room is empty, the building can lower heating or cooling to save energy. As soon as people enter, the system adjusts to keep them comfortable. It even factors in external conditions, like weather, to make real-time climate control decisions.
4. Working with the power grid to save money and energy
Thinking buildings don’t just use energy – they interact with the grid to make smarter use of it. PROActiv Energy can adjust consumption during peak hours, store energy when it’s cheaper and even prioritise renewable sources like solar. This helps lower electricity bills and reduce a building’s carbon footprint.
Why does it matter?
Buildings monitored with analytics continuously report on performance and condition. This isn’t just convenient – it makes them efficient, cost-effective and sustainable. Companies that have embraced PROActiv Analytics are already seeing lower energy bills, fewer maintenance issues and greater comfort for occupants.
A self-diagnosing building isn’t some futuristic concept—it’s happening now. And as technologies continue to evolve, smart buildings will only get smarter. Improving the way we experience and manage the spaces we live and work in.
How can you transform your building into a smart ‘self-thinking’ space?
Kendra’s smart analytics platform – PROActiv Analytics – is an ideal choice for anyone looking to leverage advanced diagnostics to get their building running at peak efficiency.
Ready to make your building think for itself? Contact info@kendraenergy.co.uk or request a free 60-minute demo of the platform with our PROActiv experts.
