Mighty Buildings secures $ 100m funding
SMART BUILDINGS
“ The Core4Grid trial is the clearest proof to date of the immense potential of Great Britain ’ s smart meter rollout to homes across the country ,” said Steve Cunningham , Chief Executive Officer at geo . “ Whole Home Optimisation is driven by real-time smart meter data , allowing us to predict and balance individual household energy usage to save consumers far more than UK Government had initially estimated for the rollout . This moves theory into practice and clearly shows how households can actively – and automatically – reduce their carbon footprint , reduce their bills and
Mighty Buildings secures $ 100m funding
Mighty Buildings , a construction technology company that is revolutionising the construction industry by using 3D printing , advanced materials , and robotic automation to create sustainable homes , has raised an additional $ 22m to accelerate its carbon neutrality roadmap , swelling its overall funding to $ 100m . at the same time , play a critical part in the drive towards net zero .”
Camilla McCorkell , Head of Blue Lab Proposition Innovation at EDF , said the trial showed how smart meters could enable whole-house optimisation .
“ This means customers can utilise cheaper , zero-carbon off-peak energy through our GoElectric ] tariff , and store energy to heat and electrify their homes or electric vehicles throughout the day . This extracts significant value for both customers – as we can see from the savings – and the grid , as the data allows us to predict supply and demand , helping customers reduce their emissions in the UK ’ s transition towards Net Zero by 2050 .”
The trial is funded by BEIS Energy Innovation Programme and involves partnerships with energy supplier EDF , electricity distribution network operator UK Power Networks , energy aggregators Upside Energy , consultancies Cambridge Energy and Everoze , and the Housing Associations ’ Charitable Trust .
One Beverly Hills to showcase sustainable design One Beverly Hills is adding three environmentally sustainable buildings - two residential condominium towers and a third building housing a 42 All-Suite luxury hotel and 37 shared ownership condominiums – all set around eight acres of botanical gardens .
Some of the biggest names are behind the project , which aims to open in 2026 , with designs from Foster + Partner and Gensler , working with holding company Alagem Capital Group and private real estate firm Cain International .
Glumac , the global sustainable building design and engineering firm , is coordinating
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