Navigating the new normal in workplace occupancy
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed forever the way we work, ushering in a new era of flexibility and adaptability.
As organizations and businesses navigate these changes, understanding and optimizing office occupancy levels is critical to make energy savings and maximize return on investment (ROI), for both building owners and tenants. This article will explore the evolving work environment and the importance of accurate occupancy data.
The evolution of work environments
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote work and flexible schedules, prompting organizations to rethink traditional office setups. Employees have returned to shared workspaces but many more workplaces now offer a hybrid work model and more flexible working locations. So it is essential to manage occupancy levels in order to optimize office resource use, to reduce energy costs and to enhance overall building space efficiency.
The importance of knowing office occupancy levels
Having accurate occupancy data empowers building owners and tenants to make informed decisions about space utilization, which in turn, can help give better energy management and cost optimization. Heating, lighting and ventilation resources can be reduced, based on accurate people counting data, if there are less people working in a given area. By understanding peak usage times and trends, organizations can implement targeted strategies to enhance the work environment and, consequently, improve employee well-being and productivity.
Terabee People Counting sensors
Terabee Time-of-Flight (ToF) people flow counting sensors are cutting-edge devices designed to provide real-time, accurate data on the movement of people within a space. Leveraging advanced Time-of-Flight technology, these sensors emit infrared light pulses and measure the time it takes for the light to travel to the nearest object and back. This allows for precise distance calculations and, by extension, accurate people counting.
Key features:
- Real-time monitoring: Terabee’s time-of-flight sensors provide continuous monitoring of people flow, offering valuable insights into occupancy patterns throughout the day
- High accuracy: The time-of-flight technology ensures accurate distance measurements, minimizing counting errors and providing reliable data for decision-making
- Easy integration: These sensors seamlessly integrate into existing building management systems, enabling a hassle-free implementation process
- GDPR-compliance: Time-of-Flight technology enhances security and also respects privacy rights by avoiding visual data capture
Ideal use cases:
- Entrance monitoring: Perfect for tracking the number of people entering or leaving a building.
- Corridor and aisle counting: Effective in monitoring movement through specific pathways within a space.
- Workspace optimization: Valuable for understanding how different areas of an office are utilized, aiding in efficient space planning.
Terabee People Occupancy Counting sensors
Terabee thermal infrared people occupancy counting sensors offer a different approach to monitoring occupancy levels. These sensors detect body heat signatures, allowing for non-intrusive and privacy-friendly people counting.
Key features:
- Heat signature detection: Thermal sensors capture body heat, enabling accurate counting without the need for identifying personal information.
- Privacy-focused: Ideal for environments where privacy is a concern, as these sensors do not capture facial features or personal details. GDPR-compliant and privacy respecting by design.
- Wide coverage: The thermal infrared technology allows for broader coverage areas, making these sensors suitable for meeting rooms and auditoriums.
Ideal use cases:
- Meeting room utilization: Effective for understanding how meeting spaces are utilized and optimizing booking systems.
- Common area monitoring: Suitable for tracking occupancy in lounges, kitchens, and other shared spaces.
In the era of flexible work arrangements and heightened emphasis on health and safety, Terabee’s people counting sensors provide accurate data to enable informed decision-making for effective facilities management.
Terabee Time-of-Flight and thermal infrared technologies provide versatile privacy-respecting solutions to monitor and optimize occupancy levels, and to reduce HVAC-related energy consumption. By leveraging the data that these advanced sensors gather, building owners and tenants can make data-driven decisions to enhance energy efficiency, and ensure a comfortable work environment.
Contact us to speak to an expert about your people counting challenges and requirements. Get in touch today! If you would like to learn how to deploy people counting solutions in your facility, contact a member of the Terabee team.
