The energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as both buildings and grids evolve towards bi-directional energy exchange. At the heart of this shift is the first step of grid awareness, where buildings monitor and understand their energy usage, and balance loads internally for power optimization. Over time, we envision all buildings becoming grid interactive, … Continued

From Sydney to Melbourne to Brisbane, Willow’s Australia Tour brought together leaders across medical, K-12 education, higher ed, and enterprise operations to explore how AI and Willow are transforming the way organizations manage and optimize their buildings. We kicked off the tour with an announcement of Willow Copilot General Availability. Willow Copilot is transforming building … Continued

In the evolving landscape of building management, organizations are increasingly seeking smarter, more resilient ways to optimize operations, reduce costs, enhance occupant experience, and move away from reactive maintenance. Imagine this real-world use case: A water leak at an airport goes undetected, leading to a burst pipe, forcing a runway out of commission and triggering … Continued

At Willow, building a “data estate for real estate” speaks to constructing the architecture, systems, and processes that allow built environments to integrate, analyze, and act on operational data in a way that enables insights, automation, decisioning, and intelligence.  A data estate refers to the full scope of data assets, both raw as ingested from … Continued

Capstone projects are vital for seniors in bridging academic learning with real-world applications. These artefacts allow future innovators to showcase their skills, solve meaningful problems and prepare for professional opportunities. Project topics on digital twins, grid interaction and building management offer a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration across a wide range of college majors. Students … Continued

Modern buildings depend on a sophisticated blend of Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) systems to deliver operational efficiency. These systems range from HVAC units and electrical to plumbing and lighting. Managing them separately across organization boundaries creates silos that hinder collaboration and limit holistic insights.    Willow makes unifying IT and OT easy. … Continued

Maintenance strategies have evolved dramatically over the past few decades. Enterprises typically start with a reactive approach, addressing failures after they occur. Over the years, this has matured into preventive methodologies with fixed schedules. The next step in this journey is Condition Based Maintenance (CBM). This powerful approach is enabled by combining static, spatial, and … Continued

In the heart of Texas, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a dynamic ecosystem of infrastructure, technology, and people. This third busiest airport in the world faces the constant challenge of maintaining operational excellence while managing a vast and complex physical environment. To meet these demands, DFW embarked on a multi-year initiative to revolutionize its maintenance … Continued

Capital planning for large infrastructure portfolios such as airports, university campuses and hospitals is a complex and resource-intensive endeavor. With thousands of assets to manage, facilities teams constantly face challenges. They have to prioritize repairs, replacements, and investments in a way that maximizes operational efficiency and minimizes long-term costs. One of the most critical steps … Continued

In today’s world of smart buildings and sustainable operations, laboratories present a unique challenge. They’re energy-intensive, safety-critical environments where inefficiencies can lead to significant costs. Fume hoods are a critical piece of lab infrastructure, essential for protecting researchers from hazardous fumes. However, when left to run continuously, they can have a significant impact on HVAC system … Continued

Digital Twins and AI are transforming real estate. Data-driven management of buildings is improving efficiency, sustainability, tenant experience, and long-term asset value. By integrating static, spatial and live data, Willow empowers stakeholders across the real estate ecosystem. In turn, this allows them to make smarter decisions, improve operational efficiency, and enhance tenant satisfaction. Willow caters to … Continued