CW explores why smart workplaces are the future of commercial real estate.
Imagine an office where a tech tool continuously monitors the energy consumed and sends out alerts if aberrations are identified; at the click of a button, the building switches from consuming energy from a renewable source to a non-renewable source, and vice-versa; employees are allocated workstations when they step in based on occupancy sensors; employees can temporarily take down partitions to work collaboratively on a project; touch-based sensors control entry to the premises; apps control entry to suites; boardroom gadgetry can be activated by voice commands; employees can order in from an app; the lighting and HVAC automatically switch on and off based on occupancy… and much more.
