Building in Words

Modern buildings are expected to perform better than ever before. This calls for a digital infrastructure that helps orchestrate all these challenges: the cloud platform, as the standard component of technical building equipment, becomes the digital foundation for efficiency, grid serviceability, and long-term value stability.

Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fütterer, CEO of aedifion, highlights the developments awaiting the real estate industry in 2026 and explains why we must view our existing building stock as part of the solution.

Healthcare properties must meet the highest standards for indoor air quality and comfort. They must also be operated in an energy-efficient, sustainable, and profitable manner. We demonstrate what is important in this demanding asset class and explain how AI-based optimization can sustainably improve performance.

Carbon pricing is becoming a decisive driver for transformation in the building sector. Systematically decarbonizing properties not only cuts operating costs, but also safeguards portfolio value preservation.

Hotel properties are as diverse as their architecture. We highlight the unique characteristics of this asset class and show how artificial intelligence can make operations more efficient.

The Smart Readiness Indicator is an often underestimated topic in the real estate industry. aedifion CEO Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fütterer explains what the SRI is all about and the advantages it brings.‍