Flexible, shared offices can benefit from smart technologies and special coworking software in many ways. From access control to improved lighting and temperature control, a ‘smart office’ means that you can automate most processes within a building. But, unlike large corporations, shared office spaces are occupied by multiple ‘owners’ with varying needs. To get the most out of the HVAC systems requires smart planning.
One of the most important considerations is to understand the load profile of the building in detail in terms not only of the temperature requirements but also how occupancy levels vary throughout the day and the working week. In most cases, this profiling will show that full load is a rare occurrence. In fact, many buildings are operating at 80% load or below for 99% of the time.