Ever wasted 15 minutes searching for a meeting room, only to spot empty "booked" spaces? You're not the only one. The global smart building market was valued at $100 billion in 2024 and will reach $277 billion by 2034. But tech alone doesn't make a building smart. A real smart building puts people first. It uses data to design healthier, more productive spaces. Our solution connects with your BAS, Wi-Fi, and calendar systems using easy API integrations.
The best smart buildings focus on the people inside. The occupancy sensor market was worth $3.49 billion in 2024, heading for $8.49 billion by 2034. Don’t just install sensors everywhere. Instead, use clear, data-backed strategies to make rooms healthier and more comfortable.
This people-centric way means we ask better questions. Don't start with "How many sensors can we use?" Instead, ask, "How can we help people feel better and work better here?"
Start by looking at how your spaces get used. Anonymous occupancy data highlights real patterns for better lighting, room layouts, and daily decisions. You'll get practical insights without sacrificing privacy or overloading people with tech.
Real occupancy data changes how a building looks after people. If sensors notice a full conference room, HVAC boosts ventilation. If traffic patterns show a crowded area, facilities teams fine-tune lighting and acoustics to keep things calm.
No cameras. No personal data needed. Privacy-first sensors follow movement and usage patterns but don’t track individuals. For example, you’ll see the third-floor break room gets busy at 2 PM - not who’s there.
Building systems shift from reactive to responsive. Instead of waiting for someone to complain about stuffy air, systems act the moment usage changes. This keeps air fresh, reduces allergens, and keeps everyone comfortable so they can focus.
AI-powered lighting can mimic daylight and support healthy sleep and focus. Manon Design Studio backs this up. Occupancy-driven HVAC can cut energy use by 22% while improving air quality.
Live occupancy data takes the hassle out of finding rooms or quiet spots. Dashboards show you instantly which spaces are free. No more aimless wandering.
"Ghost meetings" - where no one shows up - waste serious time. Studies say these meetings eat up 30 hours a month across organizations. With sensors, empty booked rooms get auto-released for others.
Dwell data shows how spaces fit different work styles. Short dwell times in group areas? They're supporting quick chats. Longer ones in quiet spots? People are getting deep work done. This informs space planning so spaces match real needs.
With live feeds, you can avoid crowds. Digital signs direct people to open dining spots during busy lunch hours. Library dashboards help students find quiet study areas right away. Gable explains how digital wayfinding takes the guesswork out of seat-finding.
The right metrics help HR and Facilities link occupancy to better business outcomes. Today's workplace analytics track utilization, satisfaction, and efficiency - not just counts.
Use these numbers to support space redesigns or policy shifts. If a room sits empty 40% of the time because of ghost meetings, set up check-ins or use the space differently. Notice a peak in demand? Adjust cleaning and services at just the right moments.
When employees can easily find a seat and breathe clean air, they notice. Engagement goes up. Retention gets better. That's what HR is after.
Privacy can stop smart building plans in their tracks, but it doesn’t have to. Sensors give deep insights and keep everyone anonymous. Pick tools that capture only what you need.
Occuspace sensors spot movement without tracking anyone. No photos. No IDs. Just privacy-friendly data. PIR, ToF, and thermal sensors keep it 100% anonymous (Milesight).
Stay compliant. Get accurate occupancy and traffic data right when you need it. No trade-offs on privacy.
Systems record only occupancy and flow, then delete old data on a schedule. We show clear signage so everyone knows what gets captured and why.
Want a people-centered smart building? Start by mapping your coverage needs. Occuspace has plug-and-play solutions that work together on one analytics platform. APIs make integrating with your current BAS, Wi-Fi, and calendars simple.
Macro sensors handle wide-open spaces - lobbies, dining halls, open work zones. They track occupancy and flow across big areas.
Micro sensors focus on meeting rooms, call booths, quiet spots. They deliver precise data for room booking, ghost meeting detection, and usage analysis.
Pull data from both into one dashboard and API. Connect digital signage, seat-finding apps, or wayfinding as needed. Most organizations see a 2-3x ROI in the first year - just by optimizing usage and reducing wasted energy.
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Workplace analytics use occupancy and usage data to make spaces work better. You'll run smoother meetings, reduce ghost bookings, and get data-driven layout ideas. Comprehensive workplace data makes this easy and actionable.
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