Johnson Controls offers integrated building automation

Johnson Controls, that develops one-stop life cycle solutions for buildings, offers products and services that optimise energy use and improve comfort and security of people and assets.

According to Pramoda Karkal, VP and MD, Building Efficiency, Johnson Controls, the company is committed to creating green environments and offers customers something no other vendor can deliver - sustainable, one-stop life-cycle solutions; from HVAC&R systems including chillers, to building controls, fire and security solutions. "The Indian hotel segment is also one of the focus areas to benefit from our spread of value-added building solutions,” he added.

The company which is aiming for sustainable, energy-efficient buildings across India presented a white paper on cutting life cycle cost of buildings at the recently held Green Building Congress 2007 in Chennai. Johnson Controls has provided its support to buildings like ITC Green Centre & Wipro in Delhi to achieve their Leadership in Energy Environmental Design (LEED) certified platinum ratings in India

The integrated systems customised for hotels include intelligent fire alarm system, IFC panels with detectors distributed throughout the building ensuring early warning of fire hazards, closed circuit television (CCTV) system to monitor entrances, exits and courtyards and automatic voice evacuation system for smooth evacuation of voice messages amongst others.

"These customised and integrated systems provide a comfortable atmosphere, safe and secure environment and optimised building performance. Apart from securing the property and its occupants in the best possible manner, the system is targeted at accruing energy savings," remarks Karkal.

He stated that the best way to build a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world is to apply internationally recognised standards in the beginning, rather than retro-fitting them later.