Smarter Spaces: Building Intelligence with Clairco | Spill the C #14

Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!This time, we’re heading indoors — to unpack how clean air, smart sensors, and intelligent automation are reshaping the buildings we live and work in.Aayush Jha, Co-founder and CEO of Clairco, joins me to break down how their plug-and-play platform is transforming air quality, energy consumption, and space utilisation inside commercial buildings — all without any capex-heavy upgrades. We explore how Clairco is turning everyday spaces into intelligent environments using air purification, real-time sensors, and occupancy-based automation — to help businesses save energy, boost comfort, and build climate resilience from the inside out.00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Aayush’s Journey from Law to Climate Entrepreneurship04:30 – The Evolution of Clairco: Air Quality to Energy Efficiency10:30 – The Importance of Occupancy Detection in Buildings14.10 – Trends in the Smart Buildings Space18:45 – The State of the HVAC Industry21:20 – Clairco’s Solutions and Their Impact on Building Management 28:50 – Privacy in Occupancy Sensing31:00 – Comprehensive Air Quality Monitoring, HVAC Optimization and Efficiency34:50 – Target Segments and Market Efficiency 42:05 – Clairco’s Client Impact Story45:05 – Future Plans and Market Expansion47:20 – Life Outside of Being a FounderAayush Jha, Founder and CEO at ClaircoLinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/aayush-jha Website: https://www.clairco.in/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clairco/ 🎬Edited by: Purajit Sonowal🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+ClovesThe Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed to promote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot.Website: https://copperandcloves.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobycopperandcloves/?hl=en📌 Relevant Links & Resources: WHO’s global air quality guidelines and pollutant thresholds for healthier indoor environments >> https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/345329/9789240034228-eng.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y IEA’s overview of the global buildings sector — trends, emissions, and pathways >> https://www.iea.org/energy-system/buildingsScienceDirect paper on occupancy sensing in buildings >>https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378778818333176