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Every building needs to be efficient, sustainable, and comfortable. A building automation system can help you achieve all three. This intelligent technology can transform your office building or other commercial property into a cost-effective space for productivity. 

There are many features and components that can go into a building automation system, but four are truly essential. Learn what they are, why you need them, and how to create an automated system that streamlines your operations. 

What Is a Building Automation System? 

If you’ve seen smart home technology in action, you’ll have a good framework for understanding building automation systems. Essentially, these are smart home tech for commercial spaces.

Building automation systems allow you to control various aspects of a facility’s functions using a network of interconnected devices. From lighting to HVAC to security, the system gives you granular control over what’s happening inside the business and allows you to automate many of these systems. It can optimize your operations, reduce energy consumption, and ultimately make the building safer and more comfortable. 

Essential Features of a Building Automation System

Each feature of a building automation system works together to create a seamless control network for your commercial space. While there are plenty of automation options to choose from, these four features should form the core of your system. 

Smart Lighting 

Smart lighting is more than a remote control for the on/off switch. These intelligent systems use sensors to detect if someone is in the room. They can even detect natural light and automatically adjust the brightness levels. 

Why it’s essential: Smart lighting will significantly reduce energy waste. By reducing unnecessary lighting, you can also reduce your energy bills. It saves you money and promotes environmental responsibility. 

Programmable Thermostats

Programmable thermostats allow you to pre-set temperature settings for different times or days of the week. So you can set it for one temperature when there are many people in the office, for example, and a much lower temperature on the weekends when no one is around. 

Why it’s essential: Programmable thermostats prevent unnecessary heating or cooling, reducing energy consumption and monthly utility costs. They also ensure a consistently comfortable environment for your team. 

Fire Alarm Systems

Building automation systems can integrate with fire alarm systems, allowing you to monitor fires remotely and respond quickly in an emergency. 

Why it’s essential: Linking your fire alarm system to your building automation has obvious safety benefits, like being able to quickly communicate with emergency services. Other safety benefits might be less obvious, though, such as being able to trigger automatic responses like unlocking doors for a quick exit. 

Mobile Integration 

Mobile integration allows you to control and monitor building automation systems from your smartphone or tablet. You can remotely turn lights on and off, adjust the temperature, or even check your security cameras. 

Why it’s essential: Mobile integration is more than convenience. It allows you to manage your building’s operations from any internet-connected device. So you can manage your building anywhere, anytime, even when you can’t be there in person. 

Let PEAK Alarm Design Your Building Automation System

Building automation systems can create more efficient, sustainable, and comfortable business environments. PEAK Alarm has the system you need for your commercial property. 

We’re not just about security. We’re also about creating safer, more efficient spaces. Our team will work with you to design a customized building automation system that seamlessly integrates with your building and meets your automation needs. Whether you want to maximize energy savings, remotely control operations, or make your team more comfortable, we’ll build a solution that delivers results. 
Contact PEAK Alarm today for a free consultation and discover how our building automation systems can create a smart, more sustainable future for your business.