The infrastructure behind our built environment is shifting. As energy systems and data centres evolve, the boundary between real estate and infrastructure is dissolving.
A rising demand for power and digital capacity means that data centres are poised to consume 3% of the world’s electricity. As operators of this industry, the real estate sector is both a contributor to, and a solution for, some of today’s most pressing environmental challenges.
This paper explores how innovation in energy and data infrastructure is reshaping the role of buildings, through smarter construction and energy-conscious design, where Pi Labs portfolio companies like Kestrix and Fluix are leading the way.