The new office space was selected because the power supply to the building is 100% electric, in line with the company’s global policy to use all-electric sites and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. Smart digital monitoring tools that control temperature and lighting in the office based on occupancy will cut energy waste to create a sustainable workspace.
The new office space is equipped with the latest smart building controls and management systems to ensure maximum comfort for the occupants, while always maintaining energy efficiency. This is achieved using a network of integrated sensors that collect data, which is fed into a building management system (BMS) that controls lighting, heating and air conditioning. Using data and analytics, the BMS adjusts energy use for temperature and lighting to suit the number of occupants and create a healthy indoor environment.
The hybrid office workspace has capacity for up to 70 plus occupants and includes 32 separate workstations, plus meeting rooms with the latest digital conferencing facilities. A digital desk booking system is integrated directly with the BMS to update the number of occupants in the building. The Citywest location places Schneider Electric closer to its corporate customers, and the company will use the site to showcase its products and solutions.
Schneider Electric has installed its own Energy Management Solutions at the Citywest site to ensure the workspace is more sustainable, efficient and people-centric. This includes the EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert solution, that provides visibility of the site’s electrical systems and energy consumption to help make informed decisions to improve the building’s performance. The site’s BMS is supported by the EcoStruxure Building Operation solution, to help the Citywest site achieve sustainability targets, improve occupant experience and lower its operating costs.
The office is also equipped with a smart building security system supported by the EcoStruxure Security Expert solution, to enhance building safety. The integrated control and intrusion detection solution unifies building security with the BMS. It’s also part of an integrated network that connects the Citywest site to Schneider Electric’s larger facility in Galway, linking building operations to ensure around the clock management and maintenance, delivered remotely by a team of dedicated technical experts.
Speaking at the opening of the new offices, Chris Collins, Country President Ireland, Schneider Electric, said: “Expectations of buildings today have changed. They need to be smarter and more sustainable. Our integrated solutions have enabled us to deliver a comfortable and energy efficient working environment for our staff. The location appealed to us because it allows us to maintain our commitment to sustainability and inhabit all-electric buildings. But it’s also closer to our customers in the ICT and Life Sciences sectors that are leading decarbonisation efforts across their facilities in Ireland. We intend to showcase our latest products onsite, but we can also showcase the site itself as a model of how intelligent management systems can improve the performance of a building. It will demonstrate how organisations can prioritise energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.”
