Transforming Campus Space Management with IoT Sensors, Occupancy Analytics and Digital Twins

Challenge: Facing growing demand for teaching and social spaces, Cardiff Met initially considered a multi-million-pound construction masterplan. However, new buildings presented significant financial risks and potential environmental impacts. The university sought a sustainable solution that would meet the needs of staff and students whilst aligning with its environmental commitments.

SmartViz implemented its comprehensive campus analytics and space management solution, featuring: --IoT sensors --Occupancy analytics --Air quality monitoring --Energy monitoring These technologies created a digital twin of the campus, providing real-time data and insights into actual space usage and environmental conditions. This approach allowed the university to optimise space management needs based on concrete data rather than perceived shortages.

Background: Cardiff Metropolitan University, situated in Cardiff, Wales, is home to approximately 12,500 students across its Cyncoed and Llandaff campuses. The university has garnered recognition for its dedication to environmental sustainability and efforts towards achieving net zero carbon emissions.

Impact The implementation of SmartViz's solution yielded substantial benefits across multiple areas: Space Optimisation £5.1 million saved in capital costs £102,000 annual reduction in operational costs Environmental Sustainability £40,000 annual energy cost savings 483 tonnes of embodied CO2 emissions avoided 66 tonnes annual reduction in CO2 emissions Identified potential for an additional 25% reduction in energy and water usage across campus Wellbeing Enhanced learning environment through improved air quality and temperature control Identification and optimisation of spaces with suboptimal CO2 levels and temperature Revenue Generation Integrated insights from student dwell times, retail data, and campus amenities Insights to boost student retention, retail revenue, and overall campus engagement

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