Schneider Electric, has launched EcoStruxure Building Graph, a new building operating system and linked data platform which it says will provide ‘the digital twin of buildings for seamless access to building systems’ data and control’.
The specialist in ‘digital transformation of energy management and automation’ said: “EcoStruxure Building Graph delivers value for building owners, operators, and tenants, by linking the complex network of interactions between humans and the building, connecting data across various systems and IoT devices, and enabling secure data accessibility and application development. A truly smart building uses technology to deliver space and energy efficiencies, easily accommodates change, fosters resiliency, and links occupants to a better, more connected experience. However, to drive more efficient workflows across the entire building lifecycle – from the design to the build phase -- buildings of the future need to be digitised to allow IT and OT systems to integrate in a more seamless and connected way.
“The challenge,” Schneider Electric said, “however, is that most buildings today have disparate systems, which inhibits integration. EcoStruxure Building Graph removes the complexities of integrating building systems and accessing building data in siloed environments. By introducing technology and system integration as a core component of the design phase of the building value chain, buildings will be future-proof, and enable sustainable, resilient, efficient, and people-centric use cases.”
EcoStruxure Building Graph alleviates integration complexities to deliver smart applications such as:
- Connected solutions: EcoStruxure Building Graph's technology integrates with Schneider Electric’s on-premise connected room solutions and BMS through EcoStruxure Building Operation. It is also complemented by Schneider Electric’s native cloud applications, Engage Enterprise and Building Advisor, as well as industry partner, Planon.
- A focus on occupant wellbeing: By aggregating and contextualising these data types in EcoStruxure Building Graph, the values can be easily accessed for comfort score ranking and analysed to pinpoint opportunities to improve work environments.
- Advanced BMS Technology: A cloud-based digital twin and linked data platform providing APIs and telemetry feeds to extensive data sources.
