PREDICTIVE CONTROLS

While the term predictive seems to be a new addition in the building jargon, some of its underlying concepts have been applied by buildings’ operators for a number of years.

Starting to cool a building earlier in anticipation of a hotter day is not new. Similarly, some staffs will take advantage of a morning chill to cool down a building when the afternoon is expected to be hot and potentially require the running the chillers.

Predictive controls will look into the future at all factors affecting the indoor space and derive the best way to control a building to achieve the desired climate at the lowest cost.

Surprisingly, it is in the systematic application of these simple concepts throughout the day and on a zone-by-zone basis that adds to significant savings.

The technology commonly achieves a 20% reduction in HVAC costs and corresponding carbon footprint while also improving indoor climate.

But there is more. By modeling the building at the zone level, predictive controls allow for a finer management of individual space comfort. And while the most advanced controls strategy cannot rectify a poorly designed installation, or fix non-working equipment, buildings implementing MeteoViva Climate experience fewer tenant complaints.

Clairvoyance has partnered with MeteoViva to offer its customers the world-leading predictive control offering: MeteoViva Climate .