What Is a Stack?
Turning Complexity Into a Clear Framework
Modern workplaces are made up of many moving parts: IT systems, facilities, data, employee experiences, and the physical environment itself. These layers don’t exist in isolation — they stack on top of each other, creating the foundation for how an office actually works.
That’s what we mean by a stack.
A Stack in Everyday Life
Think of your smartphone. It’s not just a piece of hardware. It has:
Hardware (chips, sensors, screen)
Operating system (iOS/Android)
Apps (messages, calendar, banking)
Data (contacts, files, cloud sync)
User experience (the way you interact with it)
All these levels work together. If one is missing or poorly designed, the whole experience breaks down.
Workplaces are no different.
The Smart Office Stack
In the office, the stack includes:
Vision & Value (why the space exists and what it’s meant to achieve)
Operations & Culture (how people work and support is delivered)
User Experience (how employees and visitors engage with the space)
Applications & Services (booking, signage, dashboards)
Data & Context (insights on occupancy, energy, air quality)
Integration Layer (APIs, middleware, workflows)
Systems & Devices (sensors, AV, HVAC, lighting, access control)
Physical Environment (cabling, racks, power, sustainability)
Together, these eight layers form the 360 Smarter Stack — a proven methodology for designing, building, and scaling smart workplaces.
Why It Matters
Most office projects fail or stall because they focus on just one layer — like buying new devices or launching an app — without aligning the rest of the stack.
By treating the workplace as a stack, you:
Spot dependencies early (e.g., an app won’t work without the right data feed).
Align IT, FM, HR, and leadership around shared goals.
Build spaces that are seamless, sustainable, and future-ready.
From Idea to Reality
The 360 Smarter Stack isn’t just a model — it’s a roadmap. It bridges strategy and execution, turning a complex workplace ecosystem into a clear, layered plan.
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