Making well-informed decisions can mean the difference between a thriving workspace and an underutilized, inefficient space. But why do we so often rely on guesswork and gut-feelings rather than solid facts and data when designing our workplaces? It's time to shift our mindset and embrace a more evidence-based approach to office planning. Let's explore why it's essential to make the transition from relying on intuition to utilizing facts and data-driven decisions in office design.

As technology continues to advance, so too does our ability to gather data. Occupancy sensors are a prime example of this. They are becoming increasingly popular in offices worldwide as a way to monitor space utilization and gather data on how people interact with their workspace. But, despite the abundance of data being collected, many people don't know how to use it effectively, particularly for strategic office planning.

Large parts of the world's commercial real estate remain unused at all times. We build too many square meters, and we often build them incorrectly. Construction and real estate account for 40% of the world's total climate emissions. Empire AI aims to transform this unsustainable trajectory. Why do we continue constructing more than necessary when we know it's both costly and unsustainable? By changing the way buildings are planned today, it will result in a much better use of real estate - without compromising quality.

The best way to improve employee engagement is to create an environment where employees can thrive, and great workspaces have a positive impact on employee attraction and retention. This includes everything from providing the tools and resources needed to do the job, to giving employees the freedom to be innovative and creative. When employees feel appreciated, they are more likely to stay at the company.

In these days of remote work, rising building costs and electricity prices, many companies are rethinking their office space. Do they need as much space as they have? Should they get rid of their office entirely and let everyone work from home? These are valid questions, but there are other ways to utilize your office space more efficiently that don't involve getting rid of it entirely. Let's take a look at a few ideas.

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