Organizational and Individual Productivity and Wellness of Smart Buildings

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This section explores the application of smart technologies in buildings to increase the ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY and WELLNESS of the various private/public sector stakeholders: the owners & investor organizations, property and facility management organizations, government and corporate tenants (i.e. organizations who occupy or rent space) and individual occupants. The respective parts of the document consist of the following:

• The Benefits of Organizational and Individual Productivity and Wellness od Smart Buildings section identifies the productivity and health benefits of smart buildings to its occupants.
• The KPI section identifies the criteria by which Productivity and Wellness can be measured.
• Smart building technologies that will improve organizational productivity describe the various features and technologies further addressed in detail in the section.
• Finally Case studies section provides examples of the GECB implementation.

Benefits of Organizational and Individual Productivity and Wellness

In the post-COVID era, the commercial real estate (CRE) sector is facing several key problems and challenges:

1. Reduced demand: The pandemic has disrupted various industries, leading to downsizing, closures, and work-from-home arrangements. This has resulted in reduced demand for office spaces, retail spaces, and other commercial properties. The shift towards remote work and e-commerce has impacted the need for physical space particularly in offices.
2. Office space utilization: Many organizations have realized the effectiveness of remote work and adopted flexible work policies. As a result, companies are reassessing their office space requirements, leading to a potential oversupply of office spaces. This has put downward pressure on rental rates and occupancy levels.
3. Repurposing and adaptive reuse: As traditional demand for certain types of commercial real estate declines, there is a need for creative solutions such as repurposing and adaptive reuse. Finding new uses for vacant or underutilized spaces, such as converting office buildings into residential or mixed-use developments, poses both challenges and opportunities.
4. Health and safety concerns: The pandemic has raised concerns about health and safety in commercial properties. There is a greater focus on ventilation systems, touchless technologies, and sanitation practices to ensure the well-being of occupants. Implementing these measures can involve additional costs for property owners.

It's important to note that the specific challenges and their extent can vary across different regions, property types, and market conditions. While these problems pose significant obstacles, they also present opportunities for innovation, adaptation, and the reimagining of commercial real estate in the post-COVID era.

Here are some of the benefits of smart buildings on organizational and individual productivity and wellness:

1. Workplace Productivity: Smart buildings can significantly support employee productivity, which can be linked to organizational engagement and well-being. Smart buildings can create meaningful customer interactions, enhancing the overall experience for visitors and employees alike .
2. Health and Wellness: Smart buildings can optimize the wellness of indoor environments. Focusing on employee wellness is a sound business decision. This is because a comfortable and healthy working environment can improve employee satisfaction and lead to happier and more productive employees
3. Better Environmental Quality: This includes improved indoor air quality, air filtration, lighting, water quality, and more, which directly impacts the health and well-being of occupants
4. Space Utilization: Smart buildings can optimize space utilization, ensuring that the available space is used efficiently. This can lead to cost savings and improved productivity .