King’s Cross has partnered with KODE Labs to roll out the firm’s KODE OS centralised smart buildings platform across its portfolio.
King’s Cross will be the first portfolio in the UK to fully deploy a unified control and intelligence layer – a single, cloud-based interface to monitor and control all building systems in real-time, with the ability to securely ‘write back’ to these systems.
By taking this unified approach, KODE says its system can reduce energy use through AI-powered automations, improve operational efficiency with live visibility over all systems and create a scalable foundation for future innovations, such as predictive maintenance and integration of IOT sensors.
Office customers at King’s Cross will be given direct log-in access to the platform and are able to connect their own systems to KODE OS to gain real-time insights into the performance of their HVAC equipment, energy usage, indoor air quality, occupancy and other critical metrics.
Jack Sibley, head of proptech and innovation at King’s Cross, said: “As part of our ongoing efforts to be at the forefront of innovation in real estate, we are committed to integrating innovative solutions that enhance the experiences of businesses, residents and visitors alike. The adoption of KODE OS will empower operational teams at King’s Cross to enhance our building performance through improved data-driven decision making, strategic deployment of automation and by providing a centralised data platform that allows us the flexibility and scalability to pilot new use cases, such as new types of wireless sensors and AI-driven predictive maintenance. This technology is a critical foundation in our longer-term vision for King’s Cross as a sustainable, net zero carbon neighbourhood.”
Edi Demaj, co-founder of KODE Labs, added: “Continually evolving developments like King’s Cross, with multiple systems, data points and use cases, are ideally suited for KODE OS. Our platform is flexible enough to address today’s use cases and adapt to future needs. Much like the ongoing transformation of King’s Cross, it will evolve with client goals at the centre. We look forward to working with the King’s Cross team to deliver invaluable insights, automate key processes and define a new standard for optimal building performance on this estate and beyond.”
