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...
Supplementary, additional, or plug-in heaters are an easy and cheap way for residents to increase the temperature in their rooms. However, if they are NOT responsible for paying the energy bill directly, they are acting irresponsibly, in more ways than one. ...
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,...
Metering electricity and water in student accommodation offers numerous benefits, for property owners and residents alike. The most obvious being the potential to charge directly for individuals use. Enacting behavioural change to reduce overall consumption is also...
Operators of multi-occupancy accommodation, such as student residences, hostels, and shared housing, face ongoing challenges in managing hot water systems effectively. They face unique usage patterns, fluctuating occupancy levels, and a high demand for both comfort...
Prefect Controls has added new software tools to its Irus ecosystem enabling data from over 150 sites/75,000 student rooms to inform property managers of how their buildings are performing in comparison with others. The Optimiser and Investigator tools also...
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...
No surprises in this statement! But how can you take greater control of water heating? Imagine a ‘smart tank’ with on-board controls, that comes out of the factory fully plumbed and wired, ready for quick and cost-effective connection to electricity and water...
The Southampton Crossings student accommodation property is set amongst city centre parks in the historic port. Residents attend the two local universities. The site comprises 4–6-bedroom flats, and studio apartments. Julian Medd is the Manager of the building. He...
