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Smart Buildings and the Future of Work | Enlighted's Stefan Schwab | Internet of Things Podcast

IoT For All Podcast · 25 Apr 2023 · 22m

What this episode covers

Stefan Schwab, CEO of Enlighted (a Siemens company), discusses how smart building technologies can optimize energy efficiency and workplace experience. He explains that integrating IoT data from sensors into lighting and HVAC systems allows building owners to reduce CO2 footprints and manage occupancy in real-time. Schwab highlights that smart lighting serves as a critical infrastructure for gathering granular location intelligence and enabling retrofitting in older buildings through energy savings. The conversation emphasizes using this data to encourage voluntary office return by facilitating collaboration and reducing the cognitive load for employees.

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companies scaling up

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Enlighted, Building Robotics Inc, Siemens
Also
HVAC, RTLS

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