Calumino’s thermal sensor technology was integrated at Bower House to help digitise the building’s systems, optimise HVAC usage and support Guinness Partnership’s Net Zero strategy
40% reduction in energy consumption
£60,000 forecast annual energy savings
ROI achieved in
8 months
Supported TPG’s Net Zero commitments
“The project at Bower House has changed the way we manage our building. We now have a consumption baseline to track optimisation in £ and kWh. We can clearly see issues impacting energy consumption and carbon emissions, making it easier to develop solutions with data backed proposals. And most importantly, we’ve delivered a significant reduction in operating costs and have predictable utility spend.”
Chris Haney, Head of Workspace, The Guinness Partnership
Background
The Guinness Partnership (TGP) manages over 65,000 homes across the UK and is committed to reaching Net Zero by 2050. At its 54,000 sq ft Bower House head office in Oldham, legacy building systems operated in silos with limited control over energy use or occupancy. TGP engaged BAM FM and Integrated Buildings to deliver a solution that would improve visibility, control, and building performance while also enhancing workplace comfort and operational efficiency.
Solution implemented
A hybrid IoT solution was deployed that integrated existing BMS and HVAC infrastructure with new cloud-enabled platforms, real-time analytics, and over 37 environmental and operational sensors. At the core of the system was the Ingy Smart Sensor, which includes a Calumino thermal sensing element to track occupancy and space usage without compromising privacy. These sensors form a resilient wireless mesh network using Wirepas technology and feed into a unified cloud interface, alongside environmental monitors (CO₂, humidity, particulate matter) and smart energy meters. The system was controlled via the tapp+ platform, which enables staff to view and manage live building performance data on mobile or desktop.
Outcome delivered
Within the first year, the system achieved a 40% reduction in energy consumption – equating to £60,000 in savings and an ROI in under 8 months. By aligning HVAC and VRF operations with real-time occupancy data, the building reduced unnecessary cooling and extended equipment lifespan. The solution also improved indoor air quality and created a scalable digital foundation for asset tracking, predictive maintenance, and carbon emissions reporting. TGP now has a baseline to monitor further optimisation and scale the approach across its wider portfolio.
This project demonstrates how integrating advanced sensing with smart building platforms can unlock measurable sustainability and cost benefits. For Taronga Group, such technology aligns directly with our focus on scalable, data-driven solutions that enhance asset performance, reduce carbon emissions, and future-proof real assets portfolios.
About Calumino
Calumino pioneers transformative thermal sensing technology, redefining industries with actionable insights and control. As the creators of the world’s first high-performance yet affordable thermal sensor, Calumino brings intelligent sensing to diverse global markets. From occupancy and people counting to asset monitoring and hotspot detection, the technology delivers critical data without compromising privacy.
By combining thermal imaging with cutting-edge AI, Calumino enables technology creators to reimagine living and working spaces for the future, backed by a world-class team with decades of expertise in micro- and nano-fabrication, optical assembly, AI software, and IoT platforms.
For more information, visit https://calumino.com/.
Source: Calumino August 2025
