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Jodie Pimentel, Chief Counsel, International WELL Building Institute PBC (IWBI).
AI FrameworkExcitement around artificial intelligence (AI) has reached the building sector, with applications now found in architectural design, building modelling and in market valuation. Given that people spend approximately 90% of their lives indoors, buildings have the potential to significantly enhance people’s health and wellbeing, writes Jodie Pimentel, Chief Counsel, International WELL Building Institute PBC (IWBI).

Integrating AI into building systems can significantly add to this potential as demonstrated by heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems developed with AI applications, and related scientific experimentation. Indeed, the data analytics functionality of AI tools can help building management systems more efficiently use energy and respond to building conditions, positively impacting human wellbeing.

For example, adding generative AI to digital twin technology (virtual representations of physical buildings that can simulate scenarios and create models to inform data driven decisions) can increase feedback and functionality for building operators. However, the design, development and deployment of AI in buildings must be executed responsibly and thoughtfully in order to support – rather than inhibit – health and sustainability goals.

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