SpaceSense: Exploring the use of sensors data to understand occupants’ behavior in heterogeneous study space types

Alsafery, Wael, Rana, Omer ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3597-2646 and Perera, Charith ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0190-3346 2025. SpaceSense: Exploring the use of sensors data to understand occupants’ behavior in heterogeneous study space types. ACM Journal on Computing and Sustainable Societies

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Abstract

Sensor technology in buildings aims to reduce costs and enhance resource efficiency. This study employed a mixed-methods approach, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data, to investigate how people use various open-design spaces in a new university building. Initial workshops and interviews with students and facility managers clarified their preferences and operational needs. The sensor data provided valuable insights into student space usage, improving communication between students and facility managers by offering a clearer understanding of student behaviors and needs, which enhances the ability of facility managers to make more informed decisions. Follow-up interviews with facility managers provided additional perspectives on the effectiveness of sensor-based solutions in educational settings. The study identified patterns in space usage and discovered opportunities for improving educational facilities. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring both space usage and environmental conditions and highlights the potential to support more informed decision-making in facility management. Future research will explore predictive modeling to better manage space and expand environmental metrics to further enhance educational environments, promote sustainability, and contribute to sustainable societies.

Item Type:	Article
Status:	In Press
Schools:	Schools > Computer Science & Informatics
Publisher:	Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
ISSN:	2834-5533
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	19 March 2025
Date of Acceptance:	10 March 2025
Last Modified:	01 Apr 2025 09:45
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/176984

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