Digital Brain for Buildings: Hong Kong’s Skyline Undergoes a Radical Makeover
- By CDOTrends editors
- September 11, 2023
The real estate sector has remained one of the last domains to fully embrace the possibilities of the digital age. But the tide is turning. A demand for increased efficiency, reduced carbon footprint, and heightened user satisfaction drives building owners and managers to seek transformation. And with global focus intensifying on decarbonization and the environment, the push for change is more crucial than ever.
Enter an innovative solution: an AI-supported 'Digital Brain for Smart Buildings.' Designed to breathe new life into old and modern structures, Neuron Digital Group's technology attempts to provide cost savings, an elevated occupant experience, a smaller carbon footprint, and refined ESG reporting.
This solution has emerged after 18 months of development. Boasting an open cloud-based platform, the technology integrates modular offerings from IoT neural networks to digital twin modeling. The result? A comprehensive product line that ensures every building, regardless of age, can benefit from a bespoke digital overhaul without breaking the bank.
From its genesis at the start of the year, Neuron claims to have transformed over 100 buildings in the city, introducing them to the future of property technology. According to Neuron, its open platform, data, application, and analytics approach mark it as a pioneering force in the industry. They cite Quarry Bay's AI-driven buildings, with Neuron at the helm of its digitalization, overseeing big data analysis and AI model development for enhanced energy conservation and predictive maintenance.
Moreover, Neuron says it has become the go-to choice for buildings eyeing Smart Building certification. Neuron's clients, for example, are effortlessly securing top-tier credentials such as the coveted SmartScore.
Thomas Pang, acting chief executive officer of Neuron Digital Group, says, "The digitalization of the built environment will benefit all of us. After having been successfully incubated by Arup for prestigious property developers, Neuron shifted its focus towards servicing the entire building spectrum. Neuron will contribute to ‘making our land greener’ by further developing innovative products and working with diverse property market participants.”
While Neuron's immediate goal is to revolutionize Hong Kong's built environment, its ambitions are global. From mainland China to Japan, Neuron says that many regions are expressing interest, recognizing the game-changing potential of their platform.
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