Connected Building Systems
The SkyCentrics Super SkyBox is extracting data from all of these systems in real time, providing comprehensive visibility and control across the entire building infrastructure.
Solar Edge Solar Inverter
Energy GenerationSchneider Electric MicroGrid Controller
Grid ManagementBattery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Energy StorageLG Hydronic Floor Heating System
HVACLochinvar (AO Smith) Water Heaters
Hot WaterAutomated Logic Building Management System
Building ControlsDigital Lumens Lighting Control System
LightingCurrent Value Propositions
Real-Time Data Access
Continuous data collection via Super SkyBox to DREAM platform to PAE engineers and strategic partners
24-Hour Solar optimization
SkyCentrics uses real-time weather and building data to optimize solar panel performance and allocate energy between battery, HVAC, and water heating systems
AI-Enhanced Engineering Tools:
Virtual building engineering assistance powered by building-specific document ingestion and machine learning
Technical Implementation
AI-Enhanced Virtual Building Engineering
The implementation includes comprehensive AI capabilities powered by:
SkyCentrics Core Common MCP Server
- Equipment manuals ingestion
- System documentation processing
- Machine learning integration
Private Building MCP Server
- Building-specific submittals
- Engineering documents & spreadsheets
- Custom building configurations
OpenADR 2.0b Certification
SkyCentrics provides Certified OpenADR 2.0b grid Virtual Top Node (VTN) and Virtual End Node (VEN) capabilities, transforming the building into a Grid-Interactive Efficient Building (GEB) that can participate in demand response programs and grid stabilization efforts.
Why This Matters
The PAE Engineering Living Building demonstrates the transformative power of comprehensive building system integration. By connecting diverse building systems through the SkyCentrics DREAM Platform, PAE has achieved:
- Complete visibility into building performance
- Predictive energy optimization capabilities
- Grid-interactive building functionality
- AI-powered engineering assistance
- Industry leadership and recognition
- Showcase for future innovations