Unlock ~30% energy savings while safeguarding research

Research universities and colleges with aging infrastructure can unlock significant gains in operational efficiency, energy savings and resilience in mission-critical spaces. The challenge is realizing these gains without disrupting learning, research and campus life.

Johnson Controls helps such institutions realize their goals using AI-enabled Metasys Building Automation System (BAS) paired with localized services to help campuses deliver sustainable, resilient and optimized spaces.

What does an intelligent BAS help universities and colleges achieve?

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Next-gen energy efficiency

Real-time monitoring, predictive analytics and automatic adjustments help cut energy use and operating costs by as much as 30% across campus

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Research lab stability

Precise temperature, humidity, pressure and ventilation to protect research integrity and support compliance reporting

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Optimized learning spaces

Compliance with indoor air quality (IAQ) and ventilation standards that boost cognitive performance of students and faculty



BAS and Controls for higher education

Designed for the complexity of modern campuses, Johnson Controls BAS and Controls solutions are designed to help higher education institutions operate more efficiently, maintain reliable conditions, and support learning and research outcomes. From campus-wide building automation to precision control and sensing, each product plays a role in turning performance goals into day‑to‑day operational reality.

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Metasys: BAS for higher education

Award-winning facilities management solution designed for demanding research universities and colleges to deliver key outcomes without disrupting campus operations.

  • Metasys 15.0 supports up to 1,000 IP devices per server and can reduce infrastructure costs by up to 60% versus engine-based expansion
  • Built-in energy management suite providing easy access to dashboards and AI-enabled analytics
  • Multi-server redundancy supporting research continuity and life-safety integrations
  • Traceability with Metasys for Validated Environments (MVE) providing electronic records, signatures, and time-stamped audit trails
  • Openness provides a digital window into your entire campus, integrating HVAC, fire, security, lighting on one platform that seamlessly supports 3rd party protocols

Sensors, valves, actuators, thermostats

Continuous monitoring of conditions that enables predictive analytics, intelligent operations and precise control with reduced manual intervention.

  • Accurate sensing of variables such as temperature, humidity, IAQ, lighting, real-time occupancy
  • Granular measurement of energy consumption across HVAC, lighting and connected appliances
  • Automatic and precise adjustments to improve energy efficiency throughout campus leading to consistent conditions in research labs and boosting well-being in learning spaces
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Essential services that support higher uptime,
energy savings and lower lifecycle cost

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24/7 remote monitoring and diagnostics for early fault detection, predictive maintenance and ensuring peak performance in critical campus spaces

BAS & Controls Services

BAS & Controls Services

Local BAS and controls experts on hand to ensure your systems continue to run as designed with service plans to fit your needs

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