Smart Office for Everyone : Real-Time Adaptation to promote Inclusion and Well-Being

Peer, Susanne and Ivkic, Igor (2025) Smart Office for Everyone : Real-Time Adaptation to promote Inclusion and Well-Being. ERCIM News, Specia (142). pp. 31-33.

Abstract

Intelligent office solutions increasingly rely on the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize efficiency and comfort [1]. However, these solutions often neglect the needs of different generations, such as the tech-savvy Generation Z, work-life balance-conscious Millennials, and experienced Generation X employees [L3, L7]. To address this, a cloud-based IoT prototype integrating adaptive environmental control with generation-specific workplace strategies was created [3], demonstrating its potential to promote inclusion and productivity for all age groups in modern workplaces [2]. The approach improves comfort and inclusivity by incorporating generation-specific adaptations, positively impacting well-being and productivity.