The Potential of Machine Learning and AI for Smart Buildings IoT For All

Applying machine learning to smart buildings has the potential to completely change our relationship to the built environment. To understand how impactful this change could be, the current state of building controls needs to be understood. The systems that make a building comfortable, safe, and enjoyable for their occupants are controlled (for the most part) by digital direct controls (DDC). These devices have static programming, and are usually rarely adjusted or optimized after installation. These controllers are programmed to accomplish tasks such as the opening/closing a heating valve to maintain a 72 degree space temperature, or turning on/off the lights based on a schedule.