AI Shading
Empowers building industry to achieve their emission reduction targets with revolutionized window covering technologies.
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Based in Calgary, Canada, AI Shading was established in 2020 by co-founders Zack Zhang and Catherine Chow. The company operates in the cleantech and smart building sector, focusing on energy efficiency for commercial properties. Its core business revolves around a smart energy management platform and automated indoor shades designed to help commercial buildings decrease their energy usage and associated emissions.
AI Shading has developed a system that integrates smart indoor shades with sensors and a dedicated energy management platform, accessible via a mobile application. This technology autonomously controls window blinds by analyzing variables such as the sun's position, external temperature, and the specific elevation of each window. By intelligently managing the amount of sunlight entering a building, the system optimizes indoor temperatures, thereby reducing the load on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The platform also provides building managers with energy-saving reports to monitor energy consumption and track progress toward emission reduction targets. The company's mission is to facilitate the transition to Net-Zero buildings.
The firm's flagship product, currently patent-pending for its control and insulation capabilities, aims to significantly cut down on energy consumption, particularly during peak demand periods. AI Shading is a seed-stage company that has secured an undisclosed amount of funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada to support its development. The company has also engaged in collaborative efforts, including a partnership with 26 Celsius and the University of Alberta, to advance its smart blind technology.
Keywords: smart building, energy management, commercial real estate, cleantech, automated shades, energy efficiency, HVAC optimization, Net-Zero buildings, building automation, property technology, IoT, sustainable technology, energy consumption monitoring, smart shades, commercial buildings, emission reduction, facility management, green building, energy savings, smart blinds