Mohawk Group and Scanalytics, Inc., a smart flooring company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, announced a strategic partnership to reduce emissions from the built world.
Buildings are the biggest contributors of wasted energy each year, responsible for nearly 40 percent of all carbon emissions annually. Much of that wasted energy comes from heating and cooling partially occupied or unoccupied spaces because the building cannot access precise usage. The combination of flooring and sensors bridges this gap. With the direct support of the US Department of Energy (DOE) ARPA-E, Scanalytics has developed a patented sensor material that can be seamlessly integrated directly into, on top of, or underneath Mohawk flooring. Bolstering the Mohawk Group commitment to sustainable materials, the flooring system delivers high-resolution data down to each footstep, without impeding occupant privacy or comfort. That critical information is used to control energy-hungry operations more intelligently like heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Powered by real-time visibility and an AI platform, data can be used to deploy a variety of software applications. The value delivered to building owners, operators, and occupants includes enhanced security, true customer insights, and detailed facilities management.