Smarter HVAC in 430 Apartments
Using real-time behavior data to drive energy efficiency in residential buildings
430
apartments connected to Sensibo Airbend
7
smart devices per unit, including AC controllers and sensors
Target Industry
Residential Buildings & Government Research
Company Size
430+ residential units
Location
Australia
About the Agency
Australia’s national science agency leads cutting-edge research across multiple sectors, including sustainable living. As part of an energy behavior study, the agency aimed to reduce energy waste in residential buildings while gaining insights into how occupants interact with HVAC systems.
The Challenge
- High energy use due to poor HVAC control
- No visibility into occupant behavior or patterns
- Needed a scalable system for 430+ apartments
- Desire to gather long-term, real-time data
The Solution
By implementing Sensibo Airbend, the agency:
- Installed 7 devices per apartment (AC controllers, reed switches, remote sensors)
- Enabled real-time monitoring of doors, windows, and HVAC usage
- Used automation to shut off ACs when windows were opened
- Collected continuous behavior and energy data at scale
- Delivered the entire system via a cost-effective B2B subscription
The Results
"Sensibo will supply seven devices per apartment—reed switches, smart AC controllers, and universal remotes—under a B2B plan with no hardware costs. The proposal offers significant savings and allows for extra devices to offset reed switch limitations. The devices are compact and discreet, with excellent 24/7 support that bridges time zone gaps."
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