Glossary

The term asset classes refers to different types of real estate that vary in their usage patterns, risk profiles, and operational requirements. The main asset classes include office, residential, logistics, retail, hotel, healthcare, and education. Each asset class has its own requirements for energy supply, building management technology, usage patterns, and regulatory frameworks, all of which influence valuation and operation.

In the building sector, asset classes are relevant because they form the basis for investment strategies, ESG assessments, and operational concepts. Different usage profiles lead to varying energy demands, operating hours, comfort requirements, and optimization potentials. A precise classification enables owners and asset managers to set benchmarks, assess risks, and plan measures in a targeted manner.

aedifion supports all common commercial asset classes, from office buildings and shopping centers to hotels and healthcare properties, by automatically analyzing system conditions and consumption data through its cloud platform and deriving specific optimization strategies. This enables targeted improvements in energy efficiency, operating costs, and CO₂ emissions for each asset class, making performance comparable and optimizable across entire portfolios.