For more information ibm.co/iot-buildings For building owners, operations represent 71% of the total cost of a building over it's lifespan, but almost 1/3 of all commercial space is not being used. The ways that people use buildings are constantly changing, yet buildings are long term assets that if designed well, last hundreds of years. What if you could design buildings to flexibly adapt to change? This flexibility is possible through Internet of Things (IoT). IoT, powered by cognitive computing, can help you tap new sources of data to solve business challenges in innovative ways. This truly disruptive technology can help you reduce the cost of operating, while at the same time, improving the experience of your occupants. Here are 10 ideas to help get you started.