Peter Vandendriessche

Shaping the future of Building Automation

Discover Peter's vision for the future of Building Automation, focusing on sustainability, smart technology, and scalable solutions to meet the industry's evolving challenges.

Peter Vandendriessche is a Board Member of Priva and Vice President of Priva Building Automation.

Introduction
About Peter Vandendriessche

Peter devotes himself to shaping the building automation industry, with a strong focus on accessibility, scalability, and sustainability. He is a recognised authority on smart building technologies and the evolving demands of the built environment.

With a clear and inspiring vision, he connects people, technology, and market needs - empowering organisations to create future-proof, sustainable buildings that meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. 

Discover Peter’s vision on how to shape the future of Building Automation

Peter’s vision for the building automation industry is closely aligned with three key trends shaping its future. He recognises the increasing regulation for decarbonised and data-secure buildings as a driving force, ensuring that technological solutions not only comply with, but also lead in, sustainable practices.

With the transformation of building automation into a data-driven business, Peter sees vast opportunities to optimise operations through smart, integrated systems. He is also acutely aware of the rising complexity in the industry and the shortage of skilled personnel, which is why he advocates for intuitive, scalable technologies that simplify processes and empower teams to meet these challenges head-on.

Trends

The future of Building Automation

Peter identifies three key trends in shaping the future of the industry:

Regulation and Sustainability
Building for a greener future: Navigating regulations and sustainability.
Data-Driven Revolution
Transformation of key data: Shaping smart, efficient buildings.
Complexity and Innovation
Simplifying complexity: Empowering the future of building automation.
Smart Building Automation: Built to scale, designed for simplicity, ready for the future.
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Trend 1. Regulation as a driver: decarbonization and data security

The regulatory landscape is shifting, with buildings now judged on their environmental impact and data security. Priva helps staying ahead by providing solutions that improve energy efficiency, reduce CO₂ emissions, and ensure data protection.

Trend 2. Data-driven building automation: from reactive to proactive

Building automation goes beyond HVAC, lighting, and shading, with IoT and AI enabling real-time data collection and analysis. Priva empowers with insights that optimise operations, increased comfort, and drive sustainable outcomes.

Trend 3. Tackling complexity with smart technology and tools

With growing technical complexity and a shortage of skilled personnel, intuitive, easy-to-use technology is more critical than ever. Priva develops user-friendly, smart systems that helps customers achieve more with less, simplifying processes and making building automation accessible and effective in any environment.

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Leading with purpose

Our industry is at a crossroads. The choices we make today will define the buildings - and the cities - of the future. At Priva, we are committed to leading this transformation with purpose, innovation, and integrity. Together, we are shaping a future where technology and sustainability go hand in hand.

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