The built environment sector, which includes construction, architecture, engineering, (#AEC) and property management, is one of the most critical industries in the world. It plays a vital role in shaping our communities and cities and is responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports our daily lives. However, despite its importance, the sector has been slow to embrace change and has been stuck in its ancient and traditional ways for far too long.

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Hloov, a pioneer in human-centric AI for the built environment, chose its name from an ancient Southeast Asian language Hmong. The founders chose this meaningful name to encapsulate their mission, vision, and values for the future. Read more to know about the origin, context, and backstory.

In this Q&A, we talk to architect Divyanshi about her experience joining Hloov as a research intern. She shares what drives her passion for sustainability and climate change, the process of applying and interviewing, and what she looks forward to learning at Hloov. Read on to learn more about her journey!

By 2025, Gen Z will make up 27% of the workforce and one-third of the Earth’s population. These digital native leaders and problem solvers must prepare for a world vastly different from anything we have ever seen. They must be comfortable with change and be able to embrace modern technologies and data science to drive efficiency and productivity in the built environment.

Air pollution is a severe problem that adversely affects human health, the environment, and the economy. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nine out of ten people globally breathe air containing pollutants. The built environment plays a significant role in contributing and or reducing air pollution. By making green design, construction and operating choices and decision our infrastructure sustainably, we can make a substantial difference in the fight against air pollution. Additionally, we can further improve our ability to monitor and reduce air pollution by using technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twins.

Change is the inevitable and only constant in life that affects the key three dimensions – People, Planet, and Prosperity. Therefore, empowering people to embrace change is essential to adapt, learn from it, and, most importantly, change with it.