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It’s predicted that artificial intelligence and machine learning will fundamentally alter our societies in the coming decades. Rahul Chillar from Siemens Smart Infrastructure joins The Urban Report to discuss how these digital technologies can be used to cut energy usage and reduce emissions in our built environment

The impact artificial intelligence (AI) is set to have on the world has been compared to the introduction of electricity.

Commentators, technologists and engineers of all stripes believe we’re at the cusp of a technological revolution in which computer systems will be able to make decisions using human-like intelligence. This evolution could fundamentally reshape how we live and work.

This technology is already being deployed in a variety of sectors, including the built environment.

Building managers need to manage a range of processes—from heating and cooling to water and energy usage to waste management—to ensure smooth building operation.

But what if we could use AI to make buildings run more smoothly? What if our buildings could largely manage themselves by making autonomous decisions based on data analysis? And what if doing this would not just cut the costs of running a building but also lower its carbon footprint?

Engineering firm Siemens has introduced a platform that uses AI-based algorithms to make intelligent adjustments to building operations. This, Siemens says, can reduce energy consumption across the built environment.

Rahul Chillar of Siemens Smart Infrastructure joins The Urban Report to discuss the digitalisation of our building stock, the benefits and potential pitfalls of AI, and how technology can make buildings more efficient.

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