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Legacy building envelope diagnostic processes are slow, expensive, unsafe, and prone to errors. However, 20-40% of energy reduction is possible via envelope retrofits, and continuous building exterior maintenance is key for both safety and performance. In this presentation, Lamarr.AI will showcase products that make envelope audits 10x faster, 5x cheaper, and 50% more accurate. The process starts with collecting data using drones equipped with IR sensors, and then uploading these data to Lamarr’s proprietary AI-based diagnostics platform. The workflow uses computer vision to detect thermal, moisture, and physical defects, as well as producing automated reports, 3D models, energy simulations and ROI analyses for surgical envelope retrofit recommendations. This presentation should be of interest to those who seek to understand a one-stop-shop approach for envelope health diagnostics and implementation: from detection and root-cause identification for multiple defect types, to contractor-ready work plans.
At the end of this session participants would have learned:
– What: An autonomous solution for rapid building exterior diagnostics using computer vision drones and cloud computing for energy audits.
– Why: 20-40% of building energy can be saved using a novel cost-effective workflow for building façade inspections and energy simulation.
– How: AI classification of building envelope defects (thermal leaks, water intrusion, and physical damage) to disrupt the outdated legacy audits.
Tarek Rakha, Ph.D., is a pioneering tech CEO and co-founder of Lamarr.AI, a company at the forefront of integrating architectural design technology and environmental sustainability into innovative solutions. With a rich background as an architect and academic researcher, Tarek brings a wealth of experience from his role as Associate Professor and Director of the High Performance Building Lab at Georgia Tech. His leadership at Lamarr.AI is fueled by his groundbreaking research in building diagnostics, urban energy sensing, and climate resilience, supported by over $7M in research funding from prestigious entities like the US DOE and NSF, as well as partnerships with major corporations such as Coca-Cola. Recognized for his contributions to the field with acknowledgements such as the Emerging Contributor Award from IBPSA-USA, Tarek has earned a Ph.D. in building technology from MIT and has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed scientific papers.
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