COVID-19 has focused the world’s attention on health, this is especially true for commercial buildings that have seen significantly reduced, and often zero, occupancy for much of the past year. Cleaning and contactless technologies have taken center stage in the fight against virus transmission to comply with new regulations and encourage workers back to the office with confidence. However, it is worth remembering that health was a key pillar of smart buildings before the pandemic too, albeit through the “softer” health benefits of lighting and environmental control. Now, as we look ahead to the post-COVID era, the inevitable consolidation of commercial real estate looks set to drive a long-lasting era of broad health benefits in buildings. “Some of the more tactile elements of building technologies are more front and center to boost confidence in staff that the owner/employer is being seen to take the risk seriously,” smart buildings consultant, Roger Woodward, told Memoori. “However, things […]