Glossary
‍aedifion

As one of the world’s largest real estate investment managers, AEW places great emphasis on the consistent digitalization and sustainability of its existing buildings. A prime example is the “Trinity” located in the vibrant Zollstock district of Cologne. This was made possible through a tailored digital retrofit and subsequent optimization of the system operation via a cloud platform.

At the Nikolaifleet in the heart of Hamburg, the landmark building KATHARINENKAI was completed in March 2022, offering approximately 10 000 m² of gross floor area with a prime waterfront location. With KATHARINENKAI, a flagship project for grid-serving building operations was created. Thanks to an innovative smart building topology, all stakeholders are seamlessly integrated into the operation. The building utilizes dynamic electricity tariffs, enabling the use of aedifion demand side management.

BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management (“BNP Paribas REIM”) is one of the leading real estate investment managers in Europe, managing assets worth EUR 28.47 billion. The enhancement of property values through active asset management is a key component of the company’s objectives, which are focused on sustainability and future viability. By actively integrating the aedifion solution into BNP Paribas REIM‘s sustainability strategy, energy consumption and the carbon footprint are reduced at the portfolio level.