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Experts believe businesses who go green could reduce their overall energy usage by up to 50%3
by as much as 35% and increase asset values by 7%. This has led to a significant shift
or sustainable features. , decrease carbon emissions from businesses toward
sustainability and employee well-being in recent years. So much so that a 2020 survey conducted by CBRE found that 41% of business occupiers in the UK reported an increased interest in buildings with WELL4
The Benefits Of Technology For Building Owners
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our way of working and employee well-being is now at the forefront of building owners and construction companies’ minds. Even though we’ve been forced to adapt to working from home, research from Knight Frank5
suggests that only 8% of
employees want to do it five days a week, so creating building space that is sustainable and suitable for hybrid working will be even more appealing to renters.
Imagine, as the sun moves across the sky an intelligent control system reacts accordingly and adjusts the shading in the relevant rooms within your building. The shading can help reduce overheating, therefore lessening the need for air conditioning. Employees can even apply personal preferences to minimise glare, control light levels and always ensure a comfortable temperature.
However, it’s not just employees who benefit. A key feature of using technology is the fact that it can communicate with other smart building services, such as lighting and heating, through an intelligent management system. This provides facilities managers with invaluable data which can help create a more sustainable, efficient environment that can substantially reduce energy costs in commercial buildings. Intelligently managing light and embracing can
enhance employee productivity more productive and sustainable.
1:
https://www.ukclimaterisk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CCRA3-Chapter-6-FINAL.pdf 2:
https://www.altenergymag.com/article/2018/06/how-renewable-energy- is-redefining-hvac/28700
3:
https://www.worldgbc.org/benefits-green-buildings 4:
https://www.wellcertified.com/
According to Future Workplace’s 2020 survey over 1,600 employees6
ranked access to natural light as one of their number
one desires for a workplace environment. In comparison it has been proven that dependence on artificial light can strain our eyes and leave staff feeling tired or worn out, so ensuring buildings meet these requirements is now a key consideration for architects. The fact that technology allows for systems to be automated means we can regulate how much light we’re exposed to, which makes it even more appealing to building owners.
5:
https://www.knightfrank.co.uk/office-space/insights/culture-and-space/prefer-to-work-poll 6:
https://www.healthline.com/health/natural-light-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_1
and boost well-being.
As the climate continues to change and the planet gets warmer it’s time we worked with nature to make workspaces
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