Solutions by building type

Every building is run by different people with different problems. These 12 building types come from 247 jobs-to-be-done gathered with the operators who run them.

01Shopping MallsShopping malls are fundamentally social environments. Loyalty is driven by how easily visitors discover what they came for, and what they did not.22 jobs02UniversitiesUniversities are long-term identity projects. Psychological belonging is as critical as classroom functionality, directly impacting academic performance.21 jobs03Office CentersOffice jobs have shifted toward "boundary management" and "collaboration" in the hybrid work era. Productivity is a hygiene factor; belonging and wellness drive retention.21 jobs04Warehouses & Logistics CentersWarehousing jobs are high-volume and physically demanding. Ergonomics isn't just a safety job; it's a critical retention strategy amid labor shortages.19 jobs05Transport HubsTransport hubs are high-stakes time-management environments. Anxiety is acute due to strict departure deadlines and complex mandatory screening.21 jobs06StadiumsStadiums are episodic environments with intense, short-term tribal belonging. The experience must be as an all-day destination to justify the visit.22 jobs07Residential Villages / ClustersHome is a psychological sanctuary. Jobs focus on security, convenience, and combating the "loneliness epidemic" through community belonging.21 jobs08Recreation ParksPark jobs balance environmental resilience with public ROI. Assets are highly dispersed over large acreages.20 jobs09Parking PlacesParking is transitioning from storage to mobility hubs. Key jobs involve eliminating revenue leakage and supporting smart city infrastructure.20 jobs10Industrial / FactoriesIndustrial jobs are about life-or-death regulatory compliance (OSHA) and maximizing machine efficiency (OEE).20 jobs11Hotels & ResortsHospitality is about joy and restoration. Jobs range from simple relaxation to high-status social signaling.18 jobs12HospitalsIn healthcare, emotional and functional jobs are intertwined with high stakes. Maintaining dignity during vulnerability is a primary non-clinical job.22 jobs

What every building has in common

These jobs came up in every building type we researched, whatever the building is for.

  • Navigate and find my way efficientlyCritical · Constant
  • Feel physically safe and secureCritical · Constant
  • Maintain physical comfort for extended periods (temperature, lighting, air quality)High · Constant
  • Access clean restrooms quicklyHigh · Frequent
  • Manage time effectively and meet deadlinesHigh · Constant
  • Access food and beverages convenientlyMedium · Frequent
  • Access reliable technology and connectivity (WiFi, charging)High · Constant
  • Reduce anxiety and stress associated with the environmentHigh · Constant
  • Maintain dignity and privacy (especially in vulnerable physical/emotional states)High · Constant
  • Feel valued and recognized as an individual (personalization)Medium · Frequent
  • Experience sense of control and autonomy over immediate environmentMedium · Constant
  • Build and maintain meaningful relationships and social connectionHigh · Frequent
  • Feel sense of belonging and inclusion in the community/environmentHigh · Constant
  • Participate in a community and shared purposeMedium · Frequent

Stop stitching together point solutions.

Most building managers already have a CAFM tool here, an IoT vendor there, and a wayfinding kiosk from someone else. The hidden cost isn't each tool — it's running five of them at once.

Five point solutions

One platform

5 vendors, 5 separate contracts to manage

One platform, one vendor relationship

No unified view — data lives in silos

Single live dashboard across all systems

Problems surface when tenants complain

Alerts before problems reach tenants

Each system needs its own training

One interface your whole team knows

Replacing any vendor risks everything

Hardware-agnostic — keep what you have

Your data locked in vendor clouds

Data sovereignty — your cloud or on-prem

Cloud-agnostic

Run on GCP, AWS, Azure, or fully on-premises. You're never locked into our infrastructure.

Hardware-agnostic

Works with BACnet, MQTT, Modbus, REST — bring your existing sensors or add new ones later.

Data sovereignty

Your building data is stored in your environment. We process it; we don't own it.

Start where it hurts

Bring one building. Then the portfolio.

A working session on your own floor plans and asset register — not a slide deck.