TRUST2 - AI to control smart buildings? Only with robust control of AI
Trustworthy AI for smart building management in modular buildings
TRUST Phase 2 is a collaboration between two tech SMEs (BlockDox and Verv), each of which already have AI/ML-based products, to develop a system that integrates and advances their respective AI/ML technologies. This system will be used in several modular buildings in the UK as a pilot project in real-world environments.
Portakabin, a leading manufacturer of modular buildings with a large rental business, will provide the test and demonstration units. Operational parameters such as heating and cooling will be controlled in response to varying occupancy levels and indoor and outdoor air quality conditions to achieve optimized demand-side management. The project will measure the ROI and benefits, particularly in terms of energy efficiency and operational cost savings.
BlockDox and UCL will collaborate to develop simulation models of the portable buildings using advanced AI/ML modeling techniques. These models will facilitate the development of prediction algorithms and enable testing of control strategies in silico, providing a wide range of test conditions not achievable in real-world scenarios. The models will also provide confidence to end users that the system will perform as expected, even under atypical operating conditions.
d-fine monitors and ensures that the AI/ML algorithms are explainable, trustworthy and responsible. The AI assurance partner will assess the system for explainability, transparency, trustworthiness, and responsibility. The result of the pilot project will be a series of compelling case studies as the project deliverables.
Our speakers
Martin Heitmann
Senior Manager at d-fine
Elias Altrabsheh
Manager at d-fine
Nic Shulman
CEO and Founder of BlockDox
Agenda
- Who are we? The group behind the project
- Why intelligent building management? Challenges, motivation and use cases for the use of AI
- How do you organize a broad consortium? Insights into our project management approach
- What have we achieved and what lies ahead? Modeling results, trustworthy AI and outlook
- Q&A opportunity
Key Details
Date
24.04.2025 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location
Online
Language
English
Participation fee
Participation is free of charge.
Registration
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Our partners
A proptech SME specializes in data science and AI (project lead)
Researchers at Bartlett CASA focused on AI and IoT in the built environment
UK-based designer and manufacturer of modular buildings and portable cabins
An SME providing smart energy technology solutions
A European management consulting firm focusing on ethics of AI