This Building Anticipates the Needs of Each Employee
Katherine Pendrill — October 21, 2015 — Eco
References: the-edge.nl & fastcoexist
Deloitte recently opened a building in Amsterdam that anticipates the needs of the employees who work there. In recent years, architects have incorporated many high-tech features into urban office buildings. However, the new Deloitte building may just be the most connected office in the world.
The 'Edge' is an intuitive office building located in the heart of Amsterdam. The building boasts an unprecedented 40,000 sensors, which helps to communicate information about light, motion and heat back to the cloud. The building can also sense more complex needs such as an empty espresso machine or whether the towel dispensers need to be restocked. These features mean that the building anticipates the needs of the employees and the staff who work there.
In addition to its high-tech features, the Edge building also boasts a record-breaking sustainability score. In short, the intuitive office building demonstrates the future of connected design.
The 'Edge' is an intuitive office building located in the heart of Amsterdam. The building boasts an unprecedented 40,000 sensors, which helps to communicate information about light, motion and heat back to the cloud. The building can also sense more complex needs such as an empty espresso machine or whether the towel dispensers need to be restocked. These features mean that the building anticipates the needs of the employees and the staff who work there.
In addition to its high-tech features, the Edge building also boasts a record-breaking sustainability score. In short, the intuitive office building demonstrates the future of connected design.
Trend Themes
1. Intuitive Office Buildings - Office buildings that incorporate high-tech features and leverage data analytics to anticipate and fulfill the needs of employees.
2. Smart Sensors - The use of a large number of sensors in buildings to collect and interpret data in real-time, enabling the building to respond and adapt to the needs of its occupants.
3. Connected Design - Designing buildings that are seamlessly integrated with technology and connected to the cloud, allowing for enhanced functionality and user experience.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can explore innovative ways to incorporate high-tech features and sensors into urban office buildings to create intuitive and connected workspaces.
2. Real Estate - Real estate developers and property managers can invest in and market office buildings that prioritize employee needs and offer advanced technology-driven features.
3. Data Analytics - Data analytics companies can develop sensors and software solutions to collect, analyze, and interpret data from smart buildings, enabling the optimization of energy use and employee satisfaction.
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