# Smart In-Office AC Units This Smart AC Unit Adjusts the Temperature Based on Who is in the Office By Ell Smith | Published 2017-09-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-ac-unit References: [scmp](http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education-community/article/2100939/device-developed-cool-disputes-over-room) & [ieeexplore.ieee.org](http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6889970/) Researchers from Polytechnic University have implemented a [smart AC unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-conditioning-system) into Hong Kong office buildings that adjusts the room's temperature based on information it gathers from employees. In-office temperature disputes are a common point of frustration at most workplaces, prompting the design of this system, which creates a suitable environment for the majority of the office's occupants. Employees are asked to submit their height, weight and gender to an accompanying smartphone app, while a data collection platform called Personalised Thermal Comfort Platform uses an algorithm to calculate an ideal medium that best suits the majority of the employees. In addition to employee comfort, this [smart cooling system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homiffi) is responsible for reducing [electricity consumption in commercial buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeywell-and-cisco) by 18 percent. The system offers a unique solution to both energy conservation and employee comfort. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart AC Units:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced smart AC units that use personalized data to adjust temperature and improve occupant comfort. - **Personalized Thermal Comfort Platform:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms that combine personalized data with algorithms to optimize room temperatures for a majority of occupants, reducing energy consumption. - **Energy-efficient Commercial Buildings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design sustainable and energy-efficient commercial buildings that integrate smart AC units to reduce electricity consumption and create comfortable work environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand smart home technology to include smart AC units that can adjust temperature based on personalized data, improving user experience and energy efficiency. - **Data Analytics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop data analytics platforms and algorithms that can process personalized data to optimize room temperatures in various industries, improving comfort and reducing energy consumption. - **Sustainable Architecture and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine sustainable design principles with smart building technologies, such as smart AC units, to create energy-efficient and comfortable commercial buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Targeted Cooling AC Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-artcool-ai-air.md) - [Indoor Air Conditioning Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-ac.md) - [Aftermarket AC Controller Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldr-klima-smart-ac-controller.md) - [Temperature-Adjusting Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratum-workplace-thermal-comfort.md) - [Efficient Air Conditioning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperganic.md) - [Wearable App-Connected AC Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gloture-wearcool.md) - [AI-Enhanced Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menopause-mode.md) - [Tech-Driven Home Climate Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-climate-systems.md) - [Space-Conscious Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfyair.md)