With the rise of AI and IoT, the landscape of building management is undergoing a dramatic shift, and 75F Smart Innovations India Pvt Ltd, is at the forefront of this revolution. In this exclusive interview, Gaurav Burman, APAC President, 75F sheds light on how AI-driven solutions are enhancing comfort, sustainability, and operational efficiency. With Bengaluru emerging as a key market, he also shares insights on industry trends, visitor responses, and the future of smart buildings in India.
Could you provide an overview of your company and the brand 75F?
75F, as the name suggests, stands for 75 degrees Fahrenheit, which is equivalent to 23.8 degrees Celsius. The inspiration behind this name comes from a 2009 United Nations resolution, which established 75°F as the ideal temperature for both human comfort and energy efficiency. Following this, all UN buildings worldwide adjusted their thermostats from 72°F to 75°F, a standard that remains in place today. Our Founder and CEO, Depinder, was inspired by this initiative and set the mission of our company to enhance comfort while optimizing energy efficiency. This principle continues to guide our work.
What products and solutions are you showcasing at your stall today?
We have brought our complete range of hardware, software, and service solutions. At our core, we are an IoT-based Building Management System (BMS) company, designing sensors, controllers, software, and analytics specifically for commercial buildings. While our primary focus is on HVAC systems—covering chillers, air handling units, VRF systems, and fan units—we are now integrating additional building systems. These include lighting controls, UPS management, generators, water leak protection systems, fire access systems, and more.
How has the visitor response been at your stall, and what kind of inquiries have you received?
The response has been highly encouraging. Bengaluru is a dynamic market with significant interest from various industry stakeholders, including end-users, contractors, dealers, distributors, and consultants. We’ve had insightful discussions and potential collaborations with several OEMs. Events like this serve multiple purposes: they help us introduce our latest products and innovations while also providing an opportunity to engage with the broader market, understand customer needs, and identify emerging trends. Our engineering and product management teams are present here to gather real-time feedback, making this an invaluable experience.
Does 75F have its own manufacturing facility?
All design and development are conducted in-house; however, the actual assembly is outsourced to contract manufacturers in Bengaluru. We work closely with them throughout the production phase, ensuring quality control and rigorous testing before products roll out from the assembly line.
You are showcasing Saffron AI, described as the world’s first AI platform for commercial buildings. Can you elaborate on its capabilities?
Over the past two years, AI has gained global attention, particularly with the rise of generative AI models like ChatGPT. While discussions about its benefits and risks continue, we focus on leveraging AI’s positive potential.
Saffron AI is a generative AI-powered learning system designed for BMS platforms. If a facility manager or building operator wants to assess the health of their HVAC system, they can simply type a query into our chat-based interface. The system instantly retrieves relevant data, providing real-time operational parameters and diagnosing potential issues. It also conducts fault detection, identifying probable causes of system inefficiencies.
Furthermore, Saffron AI allows users to compare energy and comfort metrics across multiple buildings, analysing trends over weeks or months. Traditionally, accessing such insights required extensive manual effort by BMS professionals. With Saffron AI, these results are available within seconds. Additionally, it references global standards such as ASHRAE to validate air quality and energy efficiency, offering valuable reassurances to facility managers.
Is specialized hardware required to use Saffron AI?
Saffron AI runs on our application, which can be accessed via a laptop or mobile device. Authorized facility personnel can use the platform to monitor system performance, adjust set points, turn units on or off remotely, and optimize building operations—even from different geographical locations.
How do you see AI shaping the future of smart buildings?
AI will drive a new era of smart buildings where automation and responsiveness are at the forefront. In the near future, buildings will be capable of detecting environmental changes—such as shifts in occupancy levels or sun exposure—and autonomously adjusting HVAC settings, lighting, and other building systems accordingly.
For instance, if a large number of people enter a particular section of a building, the system will optimize airflow and lighting for enhanced comfort and efficiency. Similarly, as sunlight moves from east to west, automated controls will regulate energy use dynamically. We are already witnessing similar advancements in the automobile sector with self-driving technology, so it is only natural that buildings evolve to become just as intelligent. At 75F, we are at the forefront of this transformation.
What are your thoughts on Acrex India 2025 and the Bengaluru market?
Being a native of Bengaluru, I am delighted to see this event take place here. The city is a thriving hub for both emerging and established industries, attracting professionals from across India and the world. This diversity brings a wealth of knowledge and opportunities.
Acrex India 2025 has seen strong participation from end-users, contractors, dealers, distributors, and potential partners. It serves as an excellent platform for networking, industry insights, and business opportunities. The exchange of ideas at such events is invaluable, and I hope to see Acrex grow even bigger and better in the coming years.