Samsung Electronics will provide an integrated operating solution that encompasses artificial intelligence (AI) appliances and building management for a large mixed-use complex in the Philippines. The company aims to expand its presence in the Southeast Asian market by applying business-to-business (B2B) solutions across the entire development, which includes residential spaces, hotels, commercial facilities, and an international school.
On September 17, Samsung Electronics announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with real estate developer DH Plus to supply AI appliances, SmartThings Pro, and the building integration solution b.IoT for the 'Grants Forest Park' development project in Cebu, Philippines.
Grants Forest Park is a premium mixed-use complex set to be completed by 2030, covering an area of approximately 20,000 pyeong. The development will feature three residential buildings, one hotel, private villas, commercial facilities, and an international school.
Samsung will establish an 'AI Home' in the residential facilities, integrating AI appliances with SmartThings. The residences and hotel will be equipped with TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines, allowing residents and guests to control devices in their rooms through SmartThings.
The complex will utilize SmartThings Pro, a B2B connection and integrated control platform for operations. Administrators will be able to remotely check the status of facilities and respond to issues while minimizing on-site visits.
Samsung's b.IoT building integration solution will be applied to common areas and commercial facilities. b.IoT integrates control of HVAC, lighting, and power systems, using energy algorithms to manage energy consumption efficiently. It will also support analysis of individual unit power usage and costs in conjunction with SmartThings Pro.
Samsung plans to implement b.IoT in commercial facilities, hotels, and the international school as well. The company will use digital twin technology to create a 3D representation of the actual building, allowing for monitoring of key equipment status and predicting maintenance needs. AI agents will provide integrated control for HVAC, lighting, power, and security systems.
Through this project, Samsung aims to expand its B2B business combining residential AI homes and building management solutions in the Southeast Asian region.
"This collaboration is a significant example of introducing AIoT-based customized integrated operating solutions for residential and commercial spaces," said Hwang Tae-hwan, Vice President of Samsung Electronics' B2B Integrated Offering Center. "We will actively participate in mixed-use development projects in the Southeast Asian market utilizing B2B integrated operating solutions."
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