How does a smart building make you a smart business?
Whether you operate from home or an office setting, adopting smart technology — also called automation — creates efficiency gains. This approach transforms your workspace and enhances how employees experience and perform within it.
Beyond productivity improvements, smart building systems reduce environmental impact, strengthen workplace safety, and demonstrate your company's commitment to those values to your clients.
Reduces carbon footprint
Energy conservation directly translates to cost savings — a benefit any business appreciates.
- Motion sensors can control lighting automatically, so empty rooms aren't burning power.
- Programmable blinds adjust to natural light, improving insulation and reducing HVAC load.
- Smart thermostats maintain comfortable daytime temperatures but lower the setting at night when the building is unoccupied. Remote access lets you make adjustments while away.
Increases productivity
Optimal employee performance requires environmental comfort. The recommended temperature range for productivity is 68–76°F, with improved air quality enhancing cognitive function. Smart thermostats that regulate air quality create ideal working conditions. And automating routine tasks like opening and closing procedures frees employee time for meaningful work.
Creates a safer work environment
Smart systems enhance security in several ways:
- Motion-detecting lights can trigger alarms and video surveillance — valuable for insurance purposes.
- Outdoor lighting automatically activates at dusk to discourage unauthorized entry.
- Security doors and gates restrict access to authorized personnel only.
- Motion-detecting interior lights also prevent accidents by ensuring visibility even when an employee is carrying items.
Financial incentive
Avista offers rebate programs for energy-saving upgrades matching those described above, making smart building upgrades financially advantageous on top of the operating savings.
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