Blog

August 5, 2026

4 Strategies to Effectively Right-Size Your Office Space

Learn strategies to right-size your office, from flexible seating to occupancy sensing, with examples to help you calculate your target footprint.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

5 Main PIR Sensor Problems and How to Work Around Them

PIR sensors are cheap and easy to deploy, but they have limitations for workplace occupancy. Learn the most common problems and how layered sensing solves them.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Occupancy Sensors vs Vacancy Sensors Explained

The difference between occupancy and vacancy sensors is control logic, not hardware. Learn which mode fits each space and why sensor technology matters.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Office Building Occupancy Sensors: Types & Their Trade-Offs

Evaluating occupancy sensors for your office? This guide covers the main sensor types, where each works best, and why privacy should be your first filter.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

How Office Heat Maps Improve (or Mislead) Decisions

Learn how office heat maps work, which data sources produce the most accurate results, and the common pitfalls that lead to bad space decisions.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

9 Key Office Space Planning Metrics (with Calculators)

Stop guessing at office layouts. These 9 planning metrics give you the numbers you need, with calculators for each one.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Office Space Utilization Benchmarks: Key Numbers for 2026

See office space utilization benchmarks by space type, where the numbers come from, and how to tell whether your own utilization data can be trusted.

Sustainability & Energy

July 29, 2026

HVAC Optimization with Occupancy Sensors Explained

Most commercial HVAC systems run on fixed schedules, not actual demand. Learn how occupancy sensors reduce runtime, cut costs, and improve comfort at scale.

Product Updates

July 30, 2026

What’s new in Butlr: a rebuilt dashboard and smarter access control

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

How to Run an Actionable Office Space Utilization Analysis

Learn what office space utilization analysis should cover, the metrics that matter, and what a real enterprise analysis looks like from portfolio to room level.

Higher Education

July 29, 2026

What University Campus Occupancy Analytics Can Show You

Most campus space decisions rely on schedules, not reality. See what occupancy analytics reveals for lecture halls, offices, conference rooms, and energy spend.

Higher Education

July 30, 2026

Butlr vs Occuspace: A Head-to-Head Comparison

Evaluating Butlr and Occuspace? See how two occupancy platforms compare across sensing technology, accuracy, install speed, and privacy,

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Occupancy Sensor vs Motion Sensor: Key Differences to Know

Motion sensors detect movement. Occupancy sensors detect presence. Here's how they differ, when to use each, and why the choice shapes your data.

Workspaces

August 6, 2026

The Top Tools to Measure Office Space Utilization

Occupancy analytics helps CRE and facilities teams understand how space is actually used. See real examples of the insights and savings it delivers.

Privacy

July 30, 2026

Privacy-Preserving Occupancy Sensors Explained

Not all occupancy sensors protect privacy equally. Learn how privacy-preserving sensors work, how they compare to cameras and Wi-Fi tracking, and where they fit.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

What Occupancy Analytics Tells You About Space [+ Examples]

Occupancy analytics helps CRE and facilities teams understand how space is actually used. See real examples of the insights and savings it delivers.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Occupancy Planning: A Practical, Step-by-Step Guide

Most teams plan occupancy on gut instinct. This guide walks through what to measure, how to collect the right data, and how to turn it into better space decisions.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Office Space Monitoring: Myths, Methods & More

Office space monitoring doesn't have to mean surveillance. Learn what it actually involves, common myths, and how to collect space data without compromising privacy.

Occupancy Sensing

July 29, 2026

Smart Building Sensors Explained for Facilities Teams

Occupancy, environmental, energy, lighting, and access sensors each serve different roles. Here's how to evaluate which ones your building portfolio actually needs.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Workplace Utilization: What to Measure & Why

62% of building managers can't explain unexpected space usage. Learn what workplace utilization metrics to track and how to turn space data into real decisions.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Space Utilization Sensors: What to Know Before You Buy

Learn how to evaluate space utilization sensors by technology, deployment model, and the metrics that matter for portfolio decisions and hybrid work planning.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

5 Best Wireless Occupancy Sensors by Use Case for 2026

Not all wireless occupancy sensors solve the same problem. We compare 5 top options by use case so you can match the right sensor to your building and budget.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Workplace Privacy Compliance: A CCPA and GDPR Checklist for Facilities Managers

As workplace technology expands, facilities and real estate teams are now directly responsible for privacy compliance. This guide breaks down key GDPR and CCPA requirements, explains how employee data laws apply to workplace sensing systems, and provides a practical checklist to help teams deploy and manage technologies while staying compliant.

Sustainability & Energy

July 30, 2026

Energy Savings Benchmarks by Building Type: What Occupancy Data Actually Moves the Needle

Occupancy data helps buildings move beyond static schedules and assumed usage patterns by enabling HVAC and lighting systems to respond to real-time presence. This post breaks down how occupancy-based controls can drive energy savings across commercial real estate, workplaces, higher education, retail, and corporate laboratories, while supporting ESG goals and privacy-first building operations.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Butlr vs Avuity: A Head-to-Head Comparison

Evaluating Butlr and Avuity? This comparison breaks down key differences in data depth, integration flexibility, coverage model, and enterprise scalability.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Butlr vs XY Sense: A Head-to-Head Comparison

Evaluating Butlr and XY Sense? This comparison breaks down key differences in sensing technology, deployment, coverage model, and enterprise scalability.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Butlr vs Pointgrab: A Head-to-Head Comparison

Evaluating Butlr and PointGrab? This comparison breaks down key differences in sensing technology, deployment, coverage model, and enterprise scalability.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

The Death of the Traditional Office Layout: What Data Reveals

A data-driven look at how traditional office layouts are becoming obsolete in the hybrid work era, examining occupancy trends, economic inefficiencies, and the emerging zone-based models replacing the assigned desk.

Commercial Real Estate

July 30, 2026

Butlr Survey Unveils Real Costs of Missing Spatial Occupancy Data

Lack of data drives up costs across facilities management, building maintenance, and employee productivity

Occupancy Sensing

July 30, 2026

The Pros & Cons of Thermal Sensors for People Counting

Considering thermal sensors for people counting? This guide covers how they work, their limitations, and why a combined sensing approach gets better results.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Workplace Sensors Explained: What to Know Before Buying

Not all workplace sensors do the same thing. Learn the key sensor categories, how they differ, and which ones actually solve your space and building challenges.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Butlr vs VergeSense: A Head-to-Head Comparison

Struggling to choose between Butlr and VergeSense? We break down the key differences in features, costs, and install timelines to help you decide.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Why Hybrid Work Predictions Were Wrong (And What's Actually Happening)

Four years of bold predictions about hybrid work, and almost none of them panned out. Real building data tells a messier story than anyone expected: erratic utilization, RTO mandates that filled offices without improving them, and space cuts based on incomplete data. The organizations getting hybrid work right have stopped predicting and started measuring.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Butlr vs Density: A Head-to-Head Comparison

Struggling to choose between Butlr and Density? We break down the key differences in features, costs, and install timelines to help you decide.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

How to Build a Business Case for Occupancy Sensors: Checklist Included

Making the case for occupancy sensors internally isn't just about the technology. It's about translating sensor data into dollars, square footage, and risk reduction that your CFO and executive team can act on. This guide walks you through the key pillars of a compelling business case and closes with a ready-to-use checklist.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

VergeSense vs Density vs Butlr Compared Head-to-Head

Struggling to choose between these occupancy sensor platforms? We break down the key differences in features, costs, and install timelines to help you decide.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

5 Best Vergesense Alternatives: 2026 Comparison Guide

For each tool, we'll examine how its key features stack up against VergeSense, the pros and cons of each, pricing, and much more.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

6 Best Occupancy Sensors for Workplaces [2026 Comparison]

Choosing an occupancy sensor means weighing privacy methods, deployment limits, API flexibility, and true cost at scale. Here are the best options compared.

Data Centers

July 29, 2026

How Butlr Addresses the Data Center Energy Efficiency Challenge

Heatic™ powered thermal intelligence enables building automation and advanced data center cooling

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Why GDPR Compliance Matters in Europe When Choosing Workplace Occupancy Sensors

By adopting office occupancy sensors that are purpose-built for privacy, companies can avoid regulatory headaches, build employee trust, and still gain the insights they need to create efficient, comfortable, and data-informed workplaces.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Office Occupancy Sensors on Workspaces | Empower Smarter Offices in 2025

Installing office occupancy sensors on workspaces brings your utilization strategy down to the desk level, delivering precision data on who’s at their workstation and when. In a world where hybrid and flexible schedules dominate, this granular visibility enables facilities teams to design truly responsive environments—optimizing layouts, reducing operational waste, and ensuring every square foot of your office works as hard as your people.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Workplace Meeting Room Occupancy Sensor | Optimize Meeting Spaces

Meeting rooms are the nerve centers of modern offices, where collaboration, decision-making, and client interactions occur. However, in many workplaces, these spaces are often misused or underutilized due to poor scheduling, no-shows, and lack of visibility. A workplace meeting room occupancy sensor is the solution companies are adopting to tackle this inefficiency. By providing real-time data on space utilization and automating meeting room availability, these smart sensors help organizations reclaim control over their collaboration spaces. Whether it's freeing up unused rooms or optimizing future office layouts, meeting room occupancy sensors are essential for any workplace pursuing operational excellence.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Everything You Need to Know about Occupancy Sensors For Offices

Discover the future of workplace efficiency with advanced occupancy sensors that go beyond motion detection to deliver data-driven solutions for optimizing your office environment. These sensors help improve energy efficiency by automating lighting, HVAC systems, and more, reduce costs by identifying underutilized spaces, and enhance employee satisfaction through smarter office layouts and real-time space insights. With non-intrusive, anonymous data collection that prioritizes privacy, these technologies are transforming modern offices. Learn about the different types of sensors, their applications, and how integrating them with AI and IoT can create smarter, more sustainable workplaces. Explore Butlr’s advanced, privacy-first occupancy sensors to build a more efficient, employee-focused environment.

Occupancy Sensing

July 30, 2026

What Is an Occupancy Sensor? Types, Benefits & Applications

Occupancy sensors are devices that detect motion or body heat to control systems like HVAC and lighting. By automatically adjusting these systems based on presence, they enhance energy efficiency, reduce costs, and improve security. Key types include Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors for confined spaces, Microwave and Ultrasonic sensors for larger or obstructed areas, and Camera-Based and Vacancy sensors for specialized needs. Benefits of occupancy sensors include energy savings, cost reduction, better space utilization, and heightened security. Ideal applications span offices, retail spaces, and industrial facilities, where they integrate with IoT systems to optimize operations. Choosing the right sensor involves evaluating factors like the environment, coverage area, and sensitivity. Whether for energy efficiency, space optimization, or security, occupancy sensors are indispensable tools for modern businesses.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Top Strategies on How to Calculate Office Space Utilization

Want to use your office space more efficiently? This guide shows you how to calculate office space utilization. Learn simple formulas and advanced methods that can help you make the most out of every square foot.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Occupancy Sensors for Offices – What Are They and Why You Need Them

In modern offices, more sophisticated occupancy sensor tech gives you insights into how your space is used, which can be helpful in more ways than one. It can help your office cost savings efforts, improve your energy efficiency, and even go so far as to impact the overall employee experience.

Company News & Awards

July 29, 2026

Butlr Recognized as Top Innovator in YESSF

This prestigious recognition, supported by key players like Deloitte, Salesforce, Citi, and the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, is part of the World Economic Forum's mission to drive innovation ecosystems.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

The new workspace is the college campus

Knowing exactly where to invest first requires us to accept the fact that we no longer design offices - we design the experience of working.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

5 Signs Your Company Needs to Cut Down Office Space: Is Your Workplace Due for a Transformation?

As more employees work remotely, excess office space becomes a burden. Here are 5 signs to look out for to determine whether your company could benefit from cutting down office space.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Miro's Office in Amsterdam, NL Redesigned by M Moser Associates

Miro, a leading visual collaboration platform, recognized the need to adapt to the new world of hybrid work and sought the expertise of M Moser Associates, the renowned design firm. Together, they embarked on a journey to create a vibrant and adaptable office space in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that would bring their remote team together and support innovative ways of working.

Commercial Real Estate

July 30, 2026

Lendlease Podium Selects Butlr to Provide Occupancy Data for Podium Property Insights

“Butlr enables us to provide accurate, anonymous real-time and historical insights on occupancy and utilization to Lendlease Podium’s customers while achieving the quickest time to value. Their API-first approach is especially valuable in enabling seamless integration, which ultimately benefits Lendlease Podium’s customers.”, said James Walsh, Head of Product Management and Ecosystems at Lendlease Digital.

Occupancy Sensing

July 30, 2026

Occupancy Data Made Simple : A Closer Look

Essential spatial data shouldn't live behind closed gates. We empower customers to fully harness this data with our API-first approach, ensuring easy access and integration. This flexibility allows customers to augment existing databases, customize and group data, and develop tailored software solutions, ultimately saving time and boosting efficiency.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Butlr Joins Forces With Relogix, Bringing Most Complete Occupancy Analytics Platform to the Hybrid Workplace

Commercial Real Estate

July 30, 2026

Cohesion and Butlr team up to help people understand how spatial change affects the workplace and office.

Two of the fastest growing companies in smart building and IoT technology have partnered to offer dynamic occupancy and space utilization solutions and data.

Commercial Real Estate

July 30, 2026

Butlr Technologies Announces Partnership with Propstack for Occupancy Sensing in India

Butlr, the leading people sensing platform, announced a partnership with Propstack, India’s leading real estate technology and data company.

Commercial Real Estate

July 30, 2026

Butlr joins View Partner Marketplace to Accelerate Digital Transformation of Real Estate

Butlr is partnering with View as an official vendor in the Smart Building Cloud ecosystem. Customers can access the Smart Building Cloud via the View Partner Marketplace, enabling them to deploy popular real estate applications with a single click.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Butlr, meet Envoy!

Butlr is officially a member of Envoy's integrations; now desk reservations have become a lot easier!

Commercial Real Estate

July 30, 2026

Butlr joins forces with Infogrid to deliver truly smart buildings

Infogrid’s Smart Building solutions will incorporate the Butlr Heatic sensors and the data they capture via API to address an unlimited range of use cases, and deliver truly smart buildings.

Workspaces

July 29, 2026

Top 10 Types of Data that Will Revolutionize Your Workplace Strategy