Case Study: Lasswade High School

• Client: Lasswade High School & Midlothian Council

• Location: Midlothian, Scotland

• Theme: Education • Space Utilisation • Privacy-Preserving Analytics

• Tech: 3D LiDAR occupancy sensing, CiiM data platform, SmartViz visualisation layer

Overview

Lasswade High School (operating near capacity), wanted a data-driven way to understand how learning spaces were actually used and to plan improvements without disrupting teaching. Digiflec and SmartViz partnered to fuse privacy-safe occupancy data with clear visualisations that staff could act on.

The Challenge

• Ensure efficient, productive use of classrooms and shared areas in a high-utilisation school.
• Align staffing and resources with peak times and real demand.
• Inform future design/refurb decisions with objective evidence and without compromising privacy.

Our Solution

• Deployed LiDAR sensors across key zones; sensors capture movement/geometry only (no PII), supporting GDPR compliance.
• Streamed data into CiiM for secure aggregation and analytics.
• SmartViz transformed the data into intuitive dashboards so school staff could interpret and act quickly.
• Joint testing and monitoring ensured accuracy and reliability over time.

Outcomes and Impact

• Space optimisation: Better room allocation, improved furniture layouts, and clearer policies for busy areas.
• Operational efficiency: Staff placement aligned with actual usage patterns.
• Design guidance: Insights informed Midlothian Council’s approach to future education spaces.

“Using their easy-to-use sensors, we were able to demonstrate how buildings operate… a thrilling and fruitful collaboration.” — Dr. Shirkant B. Sharma, Founder & CEO, SmartViz