But identifying unoccupied rooms in multi-occupancy accommodation is a game-changer for energy management, maintenance, and operational efficiency. Energy Management Targeted Heating: Only heat rooms that are ‘actually’ occupied, reducing wasted energy spent on empty...
As technology continues to transform our daily lives, even the simple act of keeping warm has become more efficient, intelligent, and environmentally responsible. Gone are the days of constantly adjusting heater knobs or worrying about rooms becoming too hot or too...
We have recently undertaken a couple of retrofit projects and installed Irus only 2 years after the buildings opened. Combined, a total of £200K was saved in energy costs, and heating load halved in the first year of Irus taking control. This sort of saving should be...
Prefect Controls has expanded its Irus energy management ecosystem beyond PBSA into the Built-to-Rent (BTR) and Co-Living sectors, where intelligent control, efficiency, and sustainability are critical to both operators and residents. A tried and tested...
Heating is one of the most significant considerations in student accommodation. For many students, it can be the difference between a comfortable study environment and a challenging one. At the same time, landlords and accommodation managers need to balance comfort...
We are delighted to unveil our latest innovation in energy management and building control technology: the all-new ControlSensor. Building on the remarkable success of our previous control unit, which regularly returns a 50% reduction in heating loads,...
Crown House is located in the heart of Brighton with easy access to the main Brighton University campus. The property provides a total of 183 beds which includes a range of studio accommodation. The renovation of the 57,000 sq ft property has enhanced its ESG...
The University of the West of England (UWE) expands the control of heating costs at Purdown View - its newest purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development. Prefect Controls has commissioned its Irus system at Purdown View – the newest PBSA development at...
Kristian Mills explains how Irus has significantly reduced operational costs at Curlew Capital's property in Leeds. The Refinery is located on a prominent site in Bingley Street, close to Leeds city centre. The £30m+ purpose-built student accommodation development...
Can over-consumption and anti-environmental practices in student accommodation be blamed on “all-inclusive rent” packages? The inclusion of utilities has become standard practice for many providers and is popular with students. Marketing of rooms is easier and more...
