3 Ways Smart Shades Can Benefit Your Office

Improve Employee Comfort and Lower Energy Costs With Automated Shading Options

Every employer wants their office to be a comfortable and welcoming environment for employees to perform at their best. But, when faced with the discomfort of glaring sunlight or overheated conference rooms, some employees prefer to work from home. Investments in minor office improvements, such as installing smart shade options, can raise office morale and make work more enjoyable.

In addition to the comfort smart shades bring to the office, employers will also appreciate the energy savings they can provide. Continue reading to learn how smart shades can benefit your Chicago, IL, office.

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Programmed for Comfort

Some employees may love the warm glow of the sunshine in their office, while others may find it too hot and bright. No two individuals are the same. Finding a happy medium to keep everyone comfortable throughout the day can be challenging for any employer.

With smart shades, employees would have the ability to program their window shades to open and close at precise times throughout the day, maintaining their comfort levels without impacting their busy schedules. For example, those who love the sunshine may allow it to shine longer into their office, while those who tend to run warm may prefer less direct exposure. In addition, program each shade individually to provide maximum comfort for those around.

Maintain Temperature Consistency

In larger work areas, intelligent shades can be beneficial in maintaining temperature consistency throughout the day. Use temperature sensors to trigger the shades to open and close to support the office HVAC system in maintaining comfort and saving heating and cooling costs.

Conference rooms can be incredibly bothersome for temperature regulation. This maintenance can be challenging because doors are often closed throughout the day, and several warm bodies utilize spaces at once. These factors can cause rooms to overheat. In addition, windows and warm sunshine compound this issue, causing rooms to get even more uncomfortable. Triggering smart shades to close when the room reaches a specific temperature can help keep the room comfortable and heads cool during intense meeting conversations.

Energy Savings

Smart shades can help businesses run more energy-efficient lighting schemes throughout the day. For example, take advantage of natural light from windows to dim overhead office lighting or turn off some lights, reducing overall energy consumption.

Employers can pair smart blinds with a light sensor to maintain the perfect balance of natural and artificial lighting throughout the day and save energy costs. This balance can also help employees reduce eye strain and improve moods by exposing them to the healthy benefits of natural light.

Please get in touch with our team to learn more about the installation process of smart shades for your Chicago, IL, office. We look forward to helping you improve your office comfort and energy savings with this smart office solution.