32 AI, BIM, digital twin, IoT… Digital technologies have penetrated the construction sector to drive new ways of designing buildings and controlling their environmental impact. How? By making them smarter! AI FOR BUILDINGSWITH OPTIMIZED CONSUMPTION Already implemented in the construction sector, for example to simulate real estate projects or monitor construction work in real time, artificial intelligence (AI) systems are now integrating buildings to encourage a reduction in their carbon emissions. Thanks to smart meters and sensors, AI relies on precise and detailed data on how the building is used in order to suggest optimizations. Moreover, turning to AI helps anticipate energy needs according to past consumption models, weather conditions, and other factors in order to optimize energy production and distribution. A system of this kind was put in place in 2020 in two high schools in Bergneustadt near Cologne (Germany), by Vinci Facilities Solutions and Dabbel, a company specializing in self‑sufficient building management. 20% to 30% savings on energy costs have been noted. BIM TOMODEL ENERGY EFFICIENCY Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a construction project management methodology based on a 3D digital model with structured data. It promotes collaboration and optimizes the analysis, simulation, and control of various aspects such as the project’s design, construction, logistics, and environmental footprint. Widely adopted in the United States, BIM is mandatory in certain countries such as Chile, South Korea, and Denmark, and is growing in Europe, especially France. It may evolve toward RIM (Resource Information Modeling), which ensures the 20% to 30% energy savings thanks to AI in two high schools in Bergneustadt near Cologne (Germany). When Tech meets the CLIMATE CHALLENGE SPoTLIGHT
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