The development of an energy-efficient HVAC system for your building can be complicated. Every tenant or internal department has different heating and cooling needs based on how and when they are using their space. Forcing the same HVAC (and other system) settings on every tenant in the same way is not only inconvenient — it’s inefficient.

Through discretionary access controls (DAC), you can empower each tenant (and other building occupants) to have individual control over how they use the HVAC system. This level of control can also extend to the water, electrical, safety, and other mechanical systems. And DAC allows you to limit that control to only what is used in their space and only to the levels you approve.

Benefits of Discretionary Access Controls

Using a DAC not only provides stakeholders in the building with a level of autonomous control over their space but also has a number of other benefits, including:

Centralized Control

When discretionary access controls are supported by a software platform like ODIN, control becomes centralized. You don’t have to go to 10 different panels to monitor, maintain, and manage systems. Instead, you have one location for data, alerts, and management that can be accessed from anywhere.

Expanded Access

Access with a DAC can be provided to anyone who needs to interact with the system’s operation. This can include:

• Facilities managers
• Service techs
• Maintenance teams
• Operations staff
• Tenants
• Company stakeholders (i.e. executives)

Maximum Flexibility

DACs provide a high level of flexibility over what types of access any individual user can have. For example, tenants can be given a higher, long-term level of control over all of their in-use systems. A service tech who is working to install an energy-efficient HVAC system can be given temporary access only to the relevant HVAC controls.

Improved Energy Efficiency

Under a building’s current operations parameters, an HVAC system may run 24/7 throughout the entire complex. Even when it is not needed. This is a costly waste of resources and energy.

With a DAC, you’ll have segmented control over the HVAC system so that it only runs when and where it’s needed. If an office on-site is closed for an extended period, the HVAC system can be adjusted so that the space is kept at a lower temperature while the occupied areas are at a different temperature.

This level of control helps strengthen the development of energy-efficient HVAC systems by running the systems smartly.

Take Control Of Your Building’s Energy Use With ODIN

ODIN allows you to not just provide discretionary access but to do so in a way that maintains the security and integrity of your building systems. And all without replacing your BMS.

The features in ODIN can be utilized to manifest the benefits of discretionary access controls. 

Take Access Action From Anywhere

When accessing building systems and building data through ODIN, you don’t need a VPN. In fact you don’t even need to be in the building. Everything takes place in the cloud. This simplifies discretionary access and makes it possible to access the building remotely.

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With Efficient HVAC Systems

With ODIN's capabilities, you will be able to provide precision controls for your HVAC system and experience a reduction in energy usage. This results in a lower emissions output from the building, in addition to a reduction in your energy costs.

Connect with ODIN to learn how they can help you capture the benefits of energy-efficient HVAC systems.