Systems and methods for balancing space utilization in a building

A system for balancing space utilization between a first space that is overutilized and a second space that is underutilized in a building, the system comprising one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to:

• identify the first space and the second space of the building, the first space having a first utilization rate that exceeds a second utilization rate of the second space;
• determine, for a plurality of individuals assigned to the first space, (i) first differences between first preferences of the plurality of individuals for a first characteristic of the second space and a first value of the first characteristic, and (ii) second differences between second preferences of the plurality of individuals for a second characteristic of the second space and a second value of the second characteristic, wherein the first characteristic and the second characteristic are space environment characteristics and different from occupancy and utilization, and wherein the first characteristic is a different type of space environment characteristic than a type of space environment characteristic of the second characteristic;
• obtain first weights for the plurality of individuals corresponding to the first characteristic and second weights for the plurality of individuals corresponding to the second characteristic;
• determine a subset of individuals of the plurality of individuals to move from the first space to the second space based on individual-space prediction scores, which are calculated based on the first weights, the first differences, the second weights, and the second differences for the plurality of individuals;
• implement a reassignment of the subset of individuals to the second space or generate a recommendation to reassign the subset of individuals to the second space responsive to determining the subset of individuals to move from the first space to the second space;
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• perform an automated action comprising adjusting operation of building equipment in at least one of the first space or the second space after the reassignment or after generating the recommendation, the automated action causing improved energy efficiency of the building equipment in at least one of the first space or the second space.

A method of addressing underutilization of spaces in a building, comprising:

• identifying, by one or more processors, a first space of the building and a second space of the building;
• determining, by the one or more processors for a first plurality of individuals assigned to the first space and for a second plurality of individuals assigned to the second space of the building, (i) first differences between first preferences of the first plurality of individuals and the second plurality of individuals for a first characteristic of the second space and a first value of the first characteristic, and (ii) second differences between second preferences of the first plurality of individuals and the second plurality of individuals for a second characteristic of the second space and a second value of the second characteristic, wherein the first characteristic and the second characteristic are space environment characteristics and different from occupancy and utilization, and wherein the first characteristic is a different type of space environment characteristic than a type of space environment characteristic of the second characteristic;
• obtaining, by the one or more processors first weights for the first plurality of individuals and the second plurality of individuals corresponding to the first characteristic and second weights for the first plurality of individuals and the second plurality of individuals corresponding to the second characteristic;
• determining, by the one or more processors, (i) for the first plurality of individuals assigned to the first space, a first rating of the first plurality of individuals for the second space of the building, and (ii) for the second plurality of individuals assigned to the second space, a second rating of the second plurality of individuals for the first space of the building based on individual-space prediction scores, which are calculated based on the first weights, the first differences, the second weights, and the second differences for the first plurality of individuals and the second plurality of individuals;
• responsive to determining the first rating exceeds the second rating, implementing, by the one or more processors, a reassignment of the first plurality of individuals to the second space or generating, by the one or more processors, a recommendation to reassign the first plurality of individuals to the second space;
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• performing, by the one or more processors, an automated action responsive to the first space being unoccupied after the first plurality of individuals are moved to the second space, the automated action comprising adjusting operation of building equipment in the first space.