Creating smart buildings for smart cities.

Office buildings have seen huge fluctuations in demand since the start of the covid-19 pandemic, nearly four years ago. That is why they need reliable and energy-efficient solutions with the capacity to handle constantly varying flows. And with a quarter of Ireland’s workers now working from home most of the time, according to figures published in August 2023, much of the emphasis has shifted from office buildings to residential properties. The need for dependable cost and energy-efficient services is greater than ever.

The EU’s revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is also set to bring legislative changes, including requirements for better air quality, the digitalisation of energy systems for buildings and the roll-out of infrastructure for sustainable mobility.

Staying on top of these changes to the way people work and live is an ongoing challenge, with no room for error when it comes to regulatory compliance – and that’s where Xylem comes in. 
Our building services encompass heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), water supply, wastewater collection and fire protection tools and equipment, all with the latest standards guaranteed.

We call it smart buildings for smart cities.

As a major Original Equipment Manufacturer, we ensure the products we make are compliant and train our field sales employees to understand the industry’s latest regulations, to ensure everything gets the seal of approval.

Here’s how Xylem can help:

HVAC

The total CO2 emissions from fossil fuel consumption for the heating of all buildings (residential and non-residential) and from industrial applications in Ireland is 14.1 MtCO2, according to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s (SEAI) 2022 study, Heating and Cooling in Ireland Today. This represents 38% of total energy-related CO2 emissions, or 24% of total national greenhouse gas emissions.

In modern buildings, the focus is now on high comfort at low energy consumption. This means that all components, including pumps, must be energy efficient. All Xylem products for heating systems are designed to meet and exceed the latest standards regarding energy efficiency and can communicate with modern building systems, 

Thermal energy metering

Our thermal energy metering products offer continuous insights and control of the thermal network.

Fire protection

Our fire protection water pressure booster includes a modular system with electro-pumps and motor pumps to feed reliable pressure to sprinkler systems in line with European Standard EN 12845

Water supply

We can work with you on apartment/department sub-metering with ATEX-qualified meters available for high-rise buildings.

Wastewater collection and management

We can provide homeowners and commercial buildings with trouble-free, cost-efficient, and compliant systems for managing sewer and storm water.

From floods to fire protection, we’re here to help you stay up to date with the latest developments in technology and build buildings of the future – all of which will meet the regulations specified for your property. 

First published in Building Services News, Ireland January/February 2024 edition