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"If everyone is busy making everything, how can anyone perfect anything? We start to confuse convenience with joy, and abundance with choice. Designing something requires focus. The first thing we ask is; what do we want people to feel… delight, surprise, love, connection? Then we begin to craft around our intention. There are thousands of no’s for every yes. We simplify, we perfect, we start over… until everything we touch, enhances each life it touches. Only then do we sign are work." This is technology giant Apple’s design philosophy as outlined in a video called ‘Designed By Apple – Intention’. There is something to be said for this user focused design method and it has certainly worked for Apple in the competitive world of consumer electronics. In the smart building sector we have a tendency to think that better means smarter and that smarter means more technology. In this approach the user is lost in […]
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In this Research Note, we examine Kieback&Peter, one of the long-established German manufacturers and systems integrators of building automation solutions and services. This analysis is based on last month’s publication of their annual company accounts. We also highlight their recent product launches, the planned new headquarters, and a 2025 acquisition. Kieback&Peter GmbH & Co. KG […]
In this Research Note, we examine CBRE’s recent announcement of the creation of a new Building Operations & Experience business segment, in conjunction with the acquisition of Industrious, a US provider of flexible workplace solutions. We assess the changes to the former Global Workplace Solutions business and comment on the Industrious acquisition and the state […]
This Research Note explores what’s behind Yardi Systems’ recent acquisitions of Hubble and Deskpass in the coworking sector. We focus on Yardi’s strategic rationale for acquiring these two firms, the company’s prior acquisitions in the sector, and the current state of coworking in the office market. Yardi Profile Founded in 1984 by Anant Yardi and […]
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