Transparency in AI

How RetroAI Works

RetroAI combines artificial intelligence, building science and sustainability expertise to help property owners better understand their buildings and identify practical opportunities to improve energy efficiency, water conservation and overall environmental performance.

Overview

AI Designed to Support Better Decisions

RetroAI analyses the information you provide, including building photographs and questionnaire responses, to identify practical opportunities for improving building performance.

Our AI combines this information with recognised sustainability practices and building science to generate personalised recommendations that are easy to understand and prioritised based on their potential impact.

Our Goal

To make sustainability assessments simple, accessible and practical, helping users make informed decisions for healthier, more efficient and environmentally responsible buildings.

Workflow

From Building Photos to Actionable Insights

Here's how RetroAI transforms your inputs into personalised sustainability recommendations.

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Upload Photos

Upload photographs of your building's exterior and interior.

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Complete Questionnaire

Share basic information about your building and sustainability priorities.

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Image Analysis

AI analyses visible building features such as roofs, windows, shading and external materials.

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AI Assessment

The system combines image analysis with your responses to better understand your building.

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Recommendation Engine

AI identifies opportunities to improve energy efficiency, water conservation and environmental performance.

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Personalised Report

Receive a clear report with practical recommendations and suggested next steps.

Technology

What Powers RetroAI?

RetroAI combines multiple AI technologies to understand buildings and generate recommendations that are practical, personalised and easy to implement.

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Multimodal Analysis

RetroAI analyses multiple sources of information, including building photographs, questionnaire responses and property details, to develop a comprehensive understanding of your building.

Looking at information from different sources enables our AI to provide recommendations that are more relevant, personalised and practical than relying on a single input.

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AI Reasoning

Our AI connects the information you provide with established sustainability practices and building science to identify practical opportunities for improving your building.

Rather than simply describing your building, the AI focuses on identifying meaningful improvements that can enhance comfort, resource efficiency and overall sustainability.

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Sustainability Knowledge

Our recommendations are informed by publicly available green building guidance, established sustainability practices and building science, together with the information you provide.

This helps RetroAI generate practical, personalised recommendations that are relevant to your building and your sustainability goals.

Recommendation Engine

The final report prioritises recommendations based on their potential impact, helping you understand which improvements may offer the greatest sustainability benefits.

Recommendations are designed to be practical and easy to understand, enabling you to take informed next steps with confidence.

Recommendation Process

How Recommendations Are Generated

Every recommendation is tailored to your building using AI, the information you provide and recognised sustainability practices.

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Building Photos

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Questionnaire

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AI Analysis

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Sustainability Guidance

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Personalised Report

Designed to Support Better Decisions

RetroAI uses AI to analyse the information you provide and generate personalised recommendations for your building. Our recommendations are designed to help you make informed sustainability decisions, but they should be considered alongside professional advice where appropriate and are not a guarantee of specific outcomes.

Your Report

What You'll Receive

Every report is designed to help you better understand your building and identify practical opportunities to improve its sustainability.

Energy Efficiency Opportunities

Practical suggestions to improve energy performance and reduce electricity consumption.

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Water Conservation Measures

Recommendations that may help reduce water use and improve efficiency.

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Sustainability Insights

Personalised opportunities to improve the environmental performance of your building.

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Estimated Impact

Indicative estimates of potential improvements based on the information available.

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Prioritised Recommendations

Suggested actions organised to help you identify where to begin.

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Personalised Sustainability Report

A clear, easy-to-read report summarising your building assessment.

Understanding AI Recommendations

RetroAI is designed to support decision-making, not replace professional expertise.

  • ✓ Recommendations are based on the information you provide.
  • ✓ Image quality and completeness of information can influence the results.
  • ✓ Recommendations are intended to guide decisions and should be considered alongside professional advice where appropriate.
  • ✓ Estimated savings and environmental benefits are indicative and may vary depending on implementation, building condition and usage.
Continuous Improvement

Always Learning, Always Improving

We continuously refine RetroAI to improve the quality, relevance and usability of our recommendations.

As sustainability practices evolve and new insights become available, we update our platform to deliver a better experience while maintaining our commitment to transparency, privacy and sustainable AI.

Our Commitment

  • ✓ Transparent AI
  • ✓ Privacy by Design
  • ✓ Sustainable Computing
  • ✓ Continuous Learning
  • ✓ Better User Experience

Ready to See RetroAI in Action?

Upload a few building photos, answer a short questionnaire and receive personalised sustainability recommendations in minutes.