Our Challenge

We want to establish an innovation environment for digital transformation in society focused on reducing energy consumption. We are demonstrating the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) methods for digital development—specifically in the area of building automation in this project—but the insights gained in the public sector and industry are also expected to contribute to their application in other areas.

We want to achieve

The project aims to develop innovations for analyzing the energy needs of buildings under various conditions by using historical data that takes into account weather conditions, building information, and building occupancy. This data is used to predict future energy needs in buildings, to balance energy demand across buildings, and to reduce overall energy consumption.

Icebound contributes to a more sustainable society

The various project partners in the energy sector are working hard to collect data from sensors and measurement points throughout buildings in the participating locations. Together, they are developing models and control methods to optimize energy use.

Image: Example of a BIM model—Sara Kulturhus in Skellefteå—presented in a geographic context, with opportunities for analysis and further work.

To facilitate and enable effective analyses, the project has chosen to work with digital twins at the building and city levels.

“Using technology from our partner ESRI, we can design and maintain digital twins. We work to create a 3D GIS geographic model from CAD and BIM formats (which involve the creation and use of a 3D digital model of a structure). These models can then be used specifically for simulations, analyses, and to simplify maintenance work. In this case, for example, heat sensors, airflow, water and sewer systems, and other systems. “— says Anders Haraldsson, Project Manager at ESUDA Icebound

The subject area for this type of solution/technology is called AEC-O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations).

Would you like to learn more about how Icebound works to conduct research-based development and contribute to a more sustainable society?

Contact Anders Haraldsson, Marketing Manager and Project Manager for ESUDA at Icebound – anders.haraldsson@icebound.com

About ESUDA

ESUDA is a project funded by the EU Regional Development Fund. It is also co-funded by some of the project’s participants, such as: the Västerbotten & Norrbotten Region, the municipalities of Skellefteå and Piteå, Luleå University, CGI, Icebound, Dataductus, and Leosol. Together, we are developing a platform on which other companies are welcome to build solutions.

Learn more about the ESUDA project at: https://esuda.se/