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We can design buildings around assumptions about how people move.

Published November 11, 2026 linkedin verified
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We can design buildings around assumptions about how people move. Or we can learn from how they actually move. That’s what caught my attention in this analysis. Millions of everyday elevator journeys reveal very different patterns across European cities, reflecting the routines of the people who live and work there. For me, that people-first perspective is important. Technology and data are most useful when they help us understand real behaviour and real needs, rather than simply telling us more about the equipment itself. Ultimately, better buildings start with a better understanding of the people using them.

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We can design buildings around assumptions about how people move. Or we can learn from how they actually move.

That’s what caught my attention in this analysis. Millions of everyday elevator journeys reveal very different patterns across European cities, reflecting the routines of the people who live and work there.

For me, that people-first perspective is important. Technology and data are most useful when they help us understand real behaviour and real needs, rather than simply telling us more about the equipment itself. Ultimately, better buildings start with a better understanding of the people using them.

Thank you to elEconomista for giving us the opportunity to share this perspective.

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#Modernization #UrbanMobility #FutureOfBuildings #PeopleFlow

Original source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fabrizio-troiani_lo-que-cuentan-los-ascensores-sobre-nosotros-activity-7526224643364384768-Ocwd