Smart campus tools 2.0 exploring the use of real-time space use measurement at universities and organizations

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    Abstract

    Purpose: The purpose of this study is to generate knowledge about the use of smart campus tools to improve the effective and efficient use of campuses. Many universities are facing a challenge in attuning their accommodation to organisational demand. How can universities invest their resources as effectively as possible and not in space that will be poorly utilized? The hypothesis of this paper is that by using smart campus tools, this problem can be solved. Design/methodology/approach: To answer the research question, previous survey at 13 Dutch universities was updated and compared with a survey of various universities and other organizations. The survey consisted of interviews with structured and semi-structured questions, which resulted in a unified output for 27 cases. Findings: Based on the output of the cases, the development of smart campus tools at Dutch universities was compared to that of international universities and other organizations. Furthermore, the data collection led to insights regarding the reasons for initiating smart campus tools, user and management information, costs and benefits and foreseen developments. Originality/value: Although the use of smart tools in practice has gained significant momentum in the past few years, research on the subject is still very technology-oriented and not well-connected to facility management and real estate management. This paper provides an overview of the ways in which universities and organizations are currently supporting their users, improving the use of their buildings and reducing their energy footprint through the use of smart tools.

    Original languageEnglish
    Number of pages1
    Publication statusPublished - 7 Oct 2019
    EventCongres Education Spaces - TU Delft, Delft, Netherlands
    Duration: 8 May 20198 May 2019

    Conference

    ConferenceCongres Education Spaces
    Country/TerritoryNetherlands
    CityDelft
    Period8/05/198/05/19

    Keywords

    • Facilities management services
    • Public sector
    • Smart buildings
    • Space planning
    • Space utilization
    • Strategic facilities management

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