Aedifion

Aedifion is a building-technology company founded in September 2017 as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen University and headquartered in Cologne, Germany. It was created to close the gap between installed building automation systems and how buildings actually perform, since most commercial buildings run inefficiently despite already having sensors and controllers in place.

Its aedifion.io cloud platform connects to existing building systems through a plug-and-play edge device, then uses machine learning to detect faults, benchmark energy use and recommend or automatically apply control adjustments. The platform also supports ESG and regulatory reporting, and it serves asset managers, property owners and facility service providers operating offices, retail and healthcare buildings across Europe, the UK and the US.

1. Edge Connectivity: a plug-and-play device links existing building automation systems to the cloud.

2. Fault Detection: machine-learning analytics flag equipment faults and inefficient operation.

3. Energy Benchmarking: compares consumption against peer buildings to highlight savings potential.

4. Autonomous Controls: self-learning algorithms adjust HVAC setpoints to cut energy use.

5. ESG Reporting: generates portfolio-level sustainability and regulatory compliance reports.

6. AI Assistant: a conversational assistant answers operational questions using live building data.