Smart building, smart utilisation: the advantages of a smart building for users

A building is no longer just a collection of walls, doors and windows. Smart technology ensures that buildings think along with you. And that's not only convenient for the building owner or manager, but especially for the people who walk around, work or meet there every day. A smart building makes your working day just that little bit easier and more efficient.

In this article, we will show you what a smart building means for you as a user and what benefits you will notice in everyday practice.

What exactly is a smart building?

A smart building is a building in which technology and data are used to optimise its use. Sensors, apps and smart systems work together to make everything run more smoothly: from temperature to lighting, and from workplace insight to parking management. It's all about convenience, overview and better utilisation of space and resources.

Smart room reservations

One of the most tangible benefits of a smart building is the ability to reserve meeting rooms or other facilities. No more endless searching for a free room or meeting room that suddenly turns out to be occupied.

With a clear app or dashboard, you can immediately see:

which rooms are available,
for how long,
and with which facilities.

And if someone books a room but doesn't show up? Then it is automatically released again. This allows you to use the building more efficiently and avoid frustration.

Lighting and climate exactly as you want it

Nothing is more disruptive than a room that is too hot, too cold or too brightly lit. In a smart building, you can control this yourself. Using an app or touchscreen in the room, you can easily adjust the temperature, ventilation and lighting to your preferences.

Some systems even learn from your behaviour. Are you often in the same room at the same times? Then the system automatically sets your favourite settings. This means you never have to search for the right button or discuss who gets to sit by the window.

The result: a more comfortable working environment where you can work more productively and enjoyably. We previously created an app for Edge buildings, which gives users control over their working environment.

Smart use of charging stations

Do you drive an electric car? Then you know how nice it is to know whether there is a charging station available before you arrive at the office. A smart building can help you with that too.

An app shows you:

how many charging points are available,
how long a car has been charging,
and whether you can reserve a spot.

No more driving around in circles or waiting for someone to finally move their car.

Insight into congestion and occupancy

Smart buildings are also a godsend for those who prefer to avoid crowds. By measuring movement and occupancy, users gain real-time insight into how busy certain areas are. Think of:

break rooms,
meeting areas,
or even toilets.

This makes it easy to determine when is a good time to go somewhere, or when it is better to wait a little longer.

Less frustration, more focus

A smart building not only ensures that things run more smoothly, it also means you don't have to worry about peripheral issues. No more hassle searching for a room, a charging station or a quiet place. You can focus on what you came for.

And you'll notice the difference in everything: less waiting time, less unnecessary communication and less stress.

Something for your building too?

Whether you manage an office, hospital, school or other building, a smart building is always tailored to its users. And the better you support their day, the more pleasant the building becomes to work or stay in.

At Innovattic, we believe that technology only really works when it is user-friendly. That is why we develop smart solutions that give you, the user, control over your working day. Intuitive apps and dashboards give you quick insight into everything that is relevant to you, without complicated menus or unnecessary functions.

We link existing systems together and supplement them where necessary, so you no longer have to worry about all the separate tools. Everything in one place, exactly when you need it.

Curious about how we approach this? Read more about our solutions for the built environment. Or contact us, and we will be happy to discuss your needs with you.

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