Most new buildings have a Building Management System (BMS) to handle its sensors, environmental & sustainability infrastructure, but occupants have little interaction with them. Cinder connects these systems to an ‘augmented reality’ virtual animal through which people learn & make meaningful decisions about their building, nourishing & interacting with the mascot-like animal as it roams the premises.

Read more about Cinder and we how we developed the project in our Case Study: Engage Students in Energy & Sustainability.

Features

• AR mirror hardware & software which connects to existing BMS
• Backend software, which integrates with existing BMS
• Engagement sessions with occupants and stakeholders
• Optional smart phone / Chrome laptop app which connects to existing BMS
• Custom-made digital character and behavior

Expected Outcomes

By deploying this system, building occupants will:

• Be more aware of how their actions affect a building’s environment and energy use
• Have better understanding of energy behaviours
• Take action to reduce the building’s overall energy use
• Feel more sense of agency in sustainability issues

Use Cases

• New build or existing buildings with sustainability and sensor systems or a BMS
• Built environment where conventional dashboards have had little effect on behaviour change
• Multiple-occupancy urban environments where multiple stakeholders need to understand and/or make decisions about energy usage