Digitalization, a friend or a foe to climate transition?
Application of Digital tools for space efficiency
Background
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and digitalization offer significant potential to enhance conventional operations and processes, contributing to environmental sustainability. By integrating ICT-based smart tools into building operations, facility managers can access detailed, real-time data on energy use, occupancy patterns, and space utilization. These insights enable data-driven decision-making, providing new opportunities to optimize building performance and promote sustainability. Among the most impactful applications of digitalization is the improvement of space use efficiency.
Goal and objectives
The overarching goal of this project is to explore how digitalization can help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by improving space use efficiency and reducing the physical space required for various activities in buildings. To achieve this goal, the project pursues the following objectives:
- Develop a framework for digital tools that support space use efficiency
- Develop scalable indicators for assessing space use
- Formulate strategies for integrating ICT with building management practices
- Assess the lifecycle impacts of improved space use efficiency
- Identify key factors influencing space attractiveness
Co-operation
The project will be carried out in close cooperation and collaboration with several key actors, including:
- Akademiska hus
- Stockholm Health Care Services (SLSO), Region Stockholm
- Vakansa
- KTH Sustainability, Real estate and facility services
Project facts
Researcher team
Funding
Funding is provided by Kamprad-stiftelsens.
Timeframe
September 2025 – August 2028
Publications
Upcoming