BIM technology giant Autodesk is collaborating with global climate innovator Trane Technologies to leverage AI to accelerate and simplify sustainable buildings design
The cross-industry partnership aims to create a straightforward user experience and enable AI-assisted design exploration by integrating Trane’s Trace software with Autodesk Revit.
Trace assists with accurate sizing for complex heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems faster and easier at any level of building realism.
It also provides energy and economic analysis, leading to more sustainable building design outcomes.
AI-assisted sustainable buildings
Key workflow innovations will focus on enhancing MEP design process efficiency for Trane customers, facilitating decision making between architects and engineers, and laying the foundations for AI-assisted design.
This will help remove manual steps, expedite the design process and promote greater accuracy.
Tackling industry’s greatest challenges
“Our collaboration with Autodesk represents a significant step forward in our mission to drive reduction of building emissions through optimization of the thermal management systems as part of the building design process,” said Oakley Roberts, vice-president of innovation and product management for Trane Technologies.
“By integrating our leading mechanical, electrical and plumbing/HVAC engineering analysis solutions with Autodesk’s BIM technology, we are poised to deliver unique value to our customers and accelerate the industry’s move toward sustainable building design.”
Nicolas Mangon, VP of AEC industry strategy at Autodesk added: “Our strategic work with Trane Technologies underscores our commitment to addressing the critical workflow gaps faced by engineers today, while leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance the extensibility of Autodesk’s platforms.
“By integrating Trane’s trusted capabilities into Revit, we provide engineers with tools that deliver reliable performance, while empowering them to tackle today’s greatest industry challenges. Together, we’re bridging the digital and physical, and unlocking data to create more efficient, sustainable buildings.”
AI design exploration, connected workflow, and integration innovations developed through the collaboration are planned to initially be available in high-BIM adoption regions, such as the United States and Canada.
