Boost health and productivity with IoT’s smart building monitoring 

For decades we’ve understood the dangers of outdoor air pollution to our health. Only recently the spotlight has shifted to the importance of indoor air quality – and the effects are substantial. Spark IoT is helping employers drive optimal working conditions with healthy workspace solutions. This includes real-time building monitoring systems that track indoor environmental conditions to increase people’s productivity, health and happiness. 

Why are healthy indoor environments so important?

On average, people spend 90% of their time indoors and one-third of their life at work. Research shows indoor air pollution can be up to five times higher than outdoors, with increased particulate matter endangering our health with every breath. The seriousness of poor indoor air quality and sick building syndrome shouldn’t be underestimated. Potential negative impacts include infectious disease, headaches, fatigue, decreased cognitive function and even organ damage.

Read the article "How does air quality affect the workplace?"

Learn more about sick building syndrome in the National Library of Medicine study

What is a healthy workspace solution?

Spark IoT has partnered with AirSuite, leaders in indoor air quality monitoring, to further enhance our healthy workspace solution. Giving organisations full visibility into the health of their environments and ensuring their workspaces are optimised for employee and customer health and safety.

These solutions use smart sensor technology, the power of IoT network connectivity, and the IoT Bridge Management dashboard to collect and monitor real-time data across a range of environmental factors, such as:

• Temperature
• Humidity
• Light Noise Pollution
• Smoke
• Carbon monoxide

With automatic notifications sent straight to key people, decision-makers can take a proactive approach to the health and safety of customers and employees alike.

Learn more about indoor air quality monitoring with AirSuite 

How healthy workspace solutions help industry

IoT’s smart sensor technology provides the ideal solution for those working in:

• Manufacturing and storage
• Hospitality and accommodation
• Healthcare
• Retail
• Offices
  

From static occupancy to high-traffic flow, monitoring the below variables is critical to maximising output efficiency.

Air quality 

Many of us have experienced an afternoon slump around 3pm, which is usually blamed on low blood sugar levels. However, new research suggests that the declining air quality in the later part of the day could also be a contributing factor to reduced energy levels, cognitive function and productivity. In fact, a study found that cognitive decline can occur in as little as 45 minutes in a poorly ventilated meeting room.

Read the article "How does air quality affect your business"

Air quality sensors are able to monitor CO2 and pollutant levels in the air, notifying you if levels increase, and triggering or recommending evasive action.

Find out more about Nevtvox RA02C wireless carbon monoxide detector 

Temperature and humidity monitoring

People’s productivity is directly affected by their comfort levels, making it crucial to regulate temperature and humidity for employees and customers. Spark IoT’s building monitoring devices can detect and alert customers to unexpected changes so they can adjust systems such as HVAC systems.

Smoke and fire detection

Spark IoT’s sensors detect smoke and fire and automatically notify key people, increasing safety, efficiency and ease of compliance with building standards. This is especially important in manufacturing facilities, commercial kitchens, hospitality venues and mechanic workshops.

Learn more about Netvox RA02A wireless smoke detector

Occupancy

Optimal working conditions rely on occupancy levels and how they are managed. IoT devices monitor the number, movement and activity of people within a space and customers can automate building controls accordingly. By adjusting the air conditioning, lighting and heating in real-time, companies can reduce energy consumption and increase people's comfort. 

Learn how occupancy monitoring can work for you

Noise and lighting

A peaceful, naturally lit environment is conducive to productivity and wellbeing. Smart sensors monitor light levels in relation to occupancy. The ideal noise level can be set with system notifications sent when levels exceed this to maintain an optimal ambience in the space.

Find out more about Netvox R718G wireless light sensor

The benefits of healthy workspaces

The use of real-time data can drive informed decision-making, creating lasting benefits for people, businesses and the planet. Smart sensors are a proven and trusted technology leading the shift to healthy buildings globally.

The World Green Building Council recently found that:

• Staff sick days decrease by 25% with better indoor air quality
• Staff turnover rates decrease by over 25% when provided with better indoor environments
• Productivity improves by 8-11% when air contains lower concentrations of CO2 and pollutants

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A study in Harvard Business Review estimated that doubling ventilation rates can increase productivity by USD$6,500 per person per year.

Read the study "Stale office air is making you less productive" from Harvard Business Review

Finally, research published in the National Library of Medicine proposed that the economic benefits of healthy buildings are such that companies can recoup their investment costs in as little as two years.

Read the study "The effects of indoor air quality on performance and productivity" from the National Library of Medicine

Healthy workspaces are a sustainable solution as New Zealand moves towards its goal of Net Zero by reducing energy, water consumption and waste production.

Healthy workspaces are the solution

In a data-rich environment, organisations have the ability to harness smart technology to be proactive in their management of building health. Spark IoT’s healthy workspaces provide the solution for a happier, healthier and more productive working and living environment.

Learn more about Spark IoT’s healthy workspace solutions here

Or speak with one of our team to find out how you can improve your building’s health today.

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