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Making smarter buildings with an adaptive assessment tool
Client
Building Intelligence Quotient
Technology
Django
Years
2021-2022
Status
Completed

Empathy Works collaborated with a client to develop the Building Intelligence Quotient, an innovative assessment tool designed to analyze and suggest ways to leverage building automation products and services. In an era where building automation can significantly enhance efficiency and tenant experience, this tool aimed to provide building owners with actionable insights and recommendations.

The Challenge

The project presented several unique challenges:

  1. Global Reach The client wanted the tool to be deliverable worldwide, requiring robust support for multiple languages and easy translation capabilities.
  2. Easy Updates Given the fast-evolving nature of building automation, the tool needed to be easily updatable to incorporate the latest advancements and create new versions as needed.
  3. Iterative Development We needed to work closely with the client from an early stage, allowing them to experiment and iterate on their assessment, reporting, and scoring systems.

The Solution

Empathy Works developed a comprehensive and adaptable tool to meet these challenges:

Powerful Assessments
We worked closely with the client throughout the development process, providing a flexible platform that allowed them to deliver a detailed questionnaire.
Flexible Update System
The tool was built to be easily updatable, allowing the client to quickly implement new features and adjustments as the field of building automation evolved.
Multi-Language Support
We designed the tool with built-in multi-language support, ensuring that it could be easily translated and used across different regions.
Advanced Scoring
We built a powerful scoring system supported basic scores, percentage scoring, and even multiple simultaneous scores - such as a key metric or a subset of questions
Easy Sharing
We built a powerful scoring system supported basic scores, percentage scoring, and even multiple simultaneous scores - such as a key metric or a subset of questions

The Outcome

The implementation of the Building Intelligence Quotient provided significant benefits:

  • Global Accessibility The tool’s multi-language capabilities enabled it to be used worldwide, helping building owners from various regions improve their automation systems.
  • Up-to-Date Features The flexible update system ensured that the tool remained relevant and effective, incorporating the latest advancements in building automation.
  • Enhanced Client Collaboration The iterative development process allowed the client to refine their assessment and reporting systems continually, resulting in a highly effective and user-friendly tool.

Conclusion

By developing the Building Intelligence Quotient, Empathy Works enabled our client to offer a cutting-edge assessment tool that helps building owners optimize their automation systems. This case study highlights our ability to create innovative solutions that are adaptable, updatable, and globally accessible, driving meaningful improvements for our clients.

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