Feature: Embedded Design
informed decisions. Those actively tracking occupancy trends can adapt to changing workforce patterns, ensuring they provide the right mix of collaborative and individual workspaces. Real estate and operational costs
are among the largest expenses for businesses, and organisations that track occupancy levels can make strategic decisions about lease renewals, energy consumption and facility management. Meeting rooms can be booked more efficiently, and lighting and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems can be adjusted to reduce waste.
Improving indoor air quality Workplace monitoring is key for maintaining high indoor air quality (IAQ), which directly impacts employee health and productivity. By tracking real-time occupancy levels, businesses can adjust ventilation rates to ensure fresh air is supplied where and when it is needed most. By integrating monitoring systems
with HVAC control, businesses can optimise air quality while reducing energy waste. When occupancy is low, ventilation can be scaled back to conserve energy, while peak usage times trigger increased airflow to maintain optimal conditions. Tis balance not only enhances employee well-being but
also contributes to sustainability efforts by reducing carbon emissions. 2024 was the year of the return to the
office, and this will likely continue into 2025. For those who are returning, it’s important to consider occupancy and make this part of their strategic planning. Businesses now have a wide range of technologies and solutions that can support the implementation of return-to-office policies and ensure the best use of office space for their employees. To find out how IAconnects helped a
UK university monitor traffic across two campuses, visit the company’s website and read this case study https://iaconnects.
co.uk/case-study/campus-utilisation-air- monitoring.
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