Senseware has announced that Boston Properties, Inc. (BXP), the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of Class A office properties in the United States, has selected Senseware’s technology solution to implement real-time Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring across BXP's portfolio as part of its healthy building strategy.
Data-driven approach to operations
Doug Linde, President of Boston Properties, Inc. (BXP), said “As a leader in sustainable and healthy property development and operations, we are pleased to be adding real-time indoor air monitoring to our portfolio.”
Doug Linde adds, “Our data-driven approach to operations, including IAQ management, will be informed by real-time, objective measurement, to assure that our buildings are providing optimal conditions for our clients and employees.”
Air quality monitoring technology
Air quality monitoring technology is the latest addition to BXP's healthy building initiatives, which have been focused on IAQ management, increased ventilation, filtration, testing, and monitoring.
With Senseware, Boston Properties, Inc. will add sensor data collection points in the building supply and return air ducts. Real-time air quality measurements from duct-mounted sensors, including carbon dioxide and fine particulate matter, will enable BXP to monitor the effectiveness of ventilation and filtration systems.
Enhancing indoor air quality (IAQ)
The science is clear that better indoor air quality mitigates infectious disease transmission"
Ben Myers, the Vice President of Sustainability at Boston Properties, Inc. (BXP), said “The science is clear that better indoor air quality mitigates infectious disease transmission, improves cognitive performance, and contributes to the wellness of building occupants.”
Ben Myers adds, “The added capability of real-time indoor air quality monitoring from Senseware is an extension of our commitment to the integration of healthy building best practices and technologies that support operational excellence.”
Fitwel Viral Response Module enterprise certification
Boston Properties, Inc. (BXP) continues to be recognized for its leadership in healthy buildings and overall ESG, including as a 2020 Best in Building Health awardee, by The Center for Active Design.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, BXP completed Fitwel Viral Response Module enterprise and asset-level certification at all actively managed office properties. BXP has been recognized as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek, ranking first in its industry and 31st overall in the 2022 list.
Customizable Internet of Things (IoT) platform
Senseware is a customizable Internet of Things (IoT) platform that provides real-time assurance into areas impacted by ESG, including indoor air quality, energy efficiency, environmental monitoring, and HVAC digitization. BXP selected Senseware’s IoT platform, after a thorough request for proposal (RFP) process. Senseware’s modular hardware and software architecture has been tailored to BXP’s IAQ monitoring needs providing an adaptive and dynamic solution.
“We’re proud to be part of BXP's vision of improving health and wellness, while achieving carbon-neutral operations. With our future-proof IoT platform we're confident BXP will be well equipped to meet their objectives for this important initiative.” said Serene Almomen, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder of Senseware.