The Three Dimensions of Measuring Occupancy
1. Capacity Usage
Definition: Capacity Usage is calculated by dividing the number of people detected across the selected space(s) by the total capacity. It provides insight into space efficiency during working hours.
| Related Terms | Definitions |
| Person Count | The number of people detected within all selected spaces during customer working hours within a selected timeframe. |
| Average Person Count When Used | The average number of people detected within all selected spaces during customer working hours within a selected timeframe, specifically during periods when the space is in use. This metric offers a more focused understanding of occupancy levels in spaces during actual usage periods, |
| Capacity |
Capacity represents the total capacity of measured spaces at the selected level (e.g., portfolio, building, floor, space type, or space group). Building or floor capacity will be used if explicitly set. Please note that unmeasured spaces, if any, are not included in this calculation. Capacity for individual spaces is explicitly defined. |
Insights Gained from Capacity Usage
Room size
- Determine if the room is appropriately sized for the meetings held there.
Room layout
- Identify if the room's layout is impacting its usage and consider implementing a flexible layout.
Resource allocation
- Allocate resources like audio-visual equipment and whiteboards based on the number of people using the room.
Occupancy limits and safety
- Monitor capacity usage to enforce occupancy limits and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
2. Time Usage
Definition: Time Usage is calculated by dividing the total time the space(s) were in use by the total time the space(s) were available. It provides insight into the frequency and duration of usage. Unless explicitly broken down into Active or Passive time usage, Time Usage includes both types of usage combined.
| Related Terms | Definitions |
| Time Used | The amount of time during working hours the selected measured spaces had a person or object present. Unless explicitly broken down by Active or Passive, Time Used is the aggregate of both. |
| Time Available | Total time the space or spaces were available to be used, which is defined by customer working hours in the Building Settings page. |
| Active Time Usage | The amount of time during working hours the selected measured spaces had a person detected divided by the amount of time the selected measured spaces were available to be used. |
| Time Actively Used | The amount of time the selected measured spaces had a person detected during working hours. |
| Passive Time Usage | The amount of time during working hours the selected measured spaces had an object detected divided by the amount of time the selected measured spaces were available to be used. |
| Time Passively Used |
The amount of time during working hours the selected measured spaces had an object detected. |
Insights Gained from Time Usage
Scheduling
- Optimize meeting and event scheduling during underused time slots.
Room availability
- Identify low-usage periods to repurpose the room for other activities.
Cleaning and maintenance
- Schedule cleaning and maintenance activities during periods of low usage.
3. Used and Unused Spaces
Definition: Used Spaces refers to the number of spaces in which a person was detected, whereas Unused Spaces refers to the number of spaces in which no person was detected during working hours.
| Related Terms | Definitions |
| Used Spaces | The number of measured spaces with a person and/or object present during customer working hours for a selected timeframe. |
| Unused Spaces | The number of measured spaces without a person and/or object present during customer working hours for a selected timeframe. |
| Available Spaces | The number of measured spaces without a person and/or object present during customer working hours based on live data. |
| Active Usage | The status of a space with at least one person detected. |
| Passive Usage | The status of a space with an object detected. |
Insights Gained from Used and Unused Spaces
Identifying underperforming spaces
- Highlight spaces that may not be used effectively, even if they have moderate time or capacity usage.
Space allocation optimization
- Adjust the allocation of spaces based on the binary usage patterns, complementing insights from time and capacity usage data.
Focus on underused spaces
- Target interventions and improvements specifically on spaces that show no or very little usage, potentially increasing overall efficiency.
Quick decision-making
- Facilitate faster decision-making based on the simple binary nature of the metric, reducing the need for in-depth analysis of time and capacity usage.
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