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Smarter HVAC in 430 Apartments for Australia's National Science Agency

Using real-time behavior data to drive energy efficiency in residential buildings

430apartments connected to Sensibo Airbend
7smart devices per unit, including AC controllers and sensors
Smarter HVAC in 430 Apartments for Australia's National Science Agency

  • Target Industry

    Residential Buildings & Government Research

  • Company Size

    430+ residential units

  • Location

    Australia

  • Solution

    Sensibo Airbend

  • Headline Result

    430 apartments connected

Bringing Smart HVAC to 430 Research Apartments

Australia’s national science agency leads cutting-edge research across multiple sectors, including sustainable living. As part of an energy behavior study, the agency aimed to reduce energy waste in residential buildings while gaining insights into how occupants interact with HVAC systems.

The Challenge

  • High energy use due to poor HVAC control
  • No visibility into occupant behavior or patterns
  • Needed a scalable system for 430+ apartments
  • Desire to gather long-term, real-time data

The Solution

By implementing Sensibo Airbend, the agency:

  • Installed 7 devices per apartment (AC controllers, reed switches, remote sensors)
  • Enabled real-time monitoring of doors, windows, and HVAC usage
  • Used automation to shut off ACs when windows were opened
  • Collected continuous behavior and energy data at scale
  • Delivered the entire system via a cost-effective B2B subscription

"Sensibo will supply seven devices per apartment—reed switches, smart AC controllers, and universal remotes—under a B2B plan with no hardware costs. The proposal offers significant savings and allows for extra devices to offset reed switch limitations. The devices are compact and discreet, with excellent 24/7 support that bridges time zone gaps."

The Results

  • 430+ units monitored and optimized

  • Significant energy savings from behavior-based control

  • Reliable data collection for long-term research

  • Improved indoor climate with automated ventilation logic

Frequently Asked Questions

Can apartment buildings run Sensibo in every unit?

Yes. The agency connected 430 apartments to Sensibo Airbend and manages them centrally.

What is installed in each apartment?

In this project, several devices per apartment - AC controllers and sensors such as door and window reed switches - so the AC reacts to how each home is used.

Do residents keep control of their AC?

Yes. Residents control their own AC while building-wide rules prevent waste, such as cooling with windows open.

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