1、 1 Building Intelligence:Applying Artificial Intelligence to Revolutionise the Built Environment September 2025 This report has been made possible with inputs and support from Members of the 2 AbstractAbstract Buildings account for nearly 40%of the worlds greenhouse gas emissions(Global Status Repor

2、t for Buildings and Construction 2019 Analysis-IEA)and there is no decarbonising our future without decarbonising buildings.AI has a key role to play in getting to net-zero building operations through efficiency,electrification,and digitalisation.This report by the Sustainable Markets Initiatives Bu

3、ildings Task Force explores the applications of AI in the built environment,and the principles that need to be upheld to responsibly revolutionise the way we design,construct,use and maintain our buildings.IntroductionIntroduction While Artificial Intelligence(AI)has been used in business for decade

4、s1,its widespread adoption in consumer and infrastructure applications is more recent.In 2024,the market for AI in Smart Buildings and Infrastructure is valued at$41.4 billion and is expected to be worth around$359 billion by 20342.This growth is fuelled by advances in core technologies,such as fast

5、er processing power and lower data storage costs,that have made AI more scalable and accessible.Professionals in the built environment are increasingly using AI not just to automate routine tasks but as a collaborative tool throughout the entire building lifecycle,from concept and design to long-ter

6、m operation and maintenance.By aggregating data across building portfolios,AI enables buildings to respond dynamically to real-time conditions,transforming connectivity and functionality.The rise of AI in smart buildings is largely driven by the need to boost efficiency and sustainability in the fac