At Prefect Controls, technology has always been about more than energy savings and operational efficiency.
We never forget that our systems are used by people: in student rooms, kitchens, and living spaces. Every design decision within the Prefect Irus ecoSystem is guided by a simple principle:
“To deliver comfort, reassurance and peace of mind for both occupants and operators of buildings.”
For occupants
Comfort: Intelligent room controls help create more comfortable environments. Consistent heating and delivery of safe, reliable hot water ensures living spaces remain comfortable throughout the year. Air quality is monitored and managed to ensure optimum environments for healthy living and study spaces. While automated monitoring and predictive maintenance reduce the need for disruptive room visits due to unexpected faults. Automation of this kind lets occupants get on with their lives without unnecessary interruption.
Safety: Safety is equally important. Our technology incorporates safety devices in kitchens that automatically detect cooking activity and reduce the risk of fires caused by unattended hobs. The risk of flood damage is also reduced with integrated leak detection equipment.
Sustainability: Occupants can be reassured that their concerns about sustainability are also being met. Without any restriction of access to heating, Irus ensures energy isn’t wasted by simply reducing input when rooms are empty or windows are opened. Across the entire Irus platform this has saved 8,000 tonnes of CO2 this year!
350,000 trees would need to be planted to absorb this amount of CO2, or 5000 cars taken off the road for a year. It demonstrates that when buildings become smarter, the impact extends far beyond lower energy bills, it delivers environmental benefits on a truly significant scale.
For landlords and accommodation providers
Irus delivers unprecedented visibility across buildings and portfolios. Real-time intelligence enables teams to identify issues before they become problems, supporting their duty of care to residents while improving operational efficiency.
Continuous monitoring helps reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, contributing to sustainability targets and lower operating costs. Intelligent leak detection protects buildings from water damage, while advanced safety systems provide additional safeguards against fire and other risks. The result is greater asset protection, improved resident satisfaction and more resilient building performance.
Better communication
The secret behind every good relationship is better communication, and the same applies to the relationship between residents and accommodation providers. The Direct-to-Room Communications (DtRC) feature within the Irus ControlSensor creates a simple, immediate and highly effective channel for sharing important information with occupants. Whether notifying residents about planned maintenance, providing energy-saving tips, promoting wellbeing initiatives or communicating urgent safety messages, information is delivered directly where it matters most. This improves engagement, reduces misunderstandings and helps foster a stronger sense of connection and trust. Delivering a better experience for bot
Irus works for everyone
Ultimately, smart buildings should serve the people who live in them and the organisations responsible for them. By combining intelligent technology with a human-centred approach, the Prefect Irus ecoSystem creates buildings that are safer, more comfortable, more sustainable and easier to manage.
Behind every room is a person, and behind every building is a responsibility to provide the very best experience possible.
