Optimize K-12 School Performance with Intelligent Building Automation
K-12 schools face growing demands to create healthy learning environments while managing tight budgets and meeting sustainability goals. Carrier’s building automation solutions help schools maintain precise control of indoor air quality, reduce energy use, and adapt to changing occupancy needs. With integrated HVAC and intelligent controls, facility teams can streamline operations, improve comfort, and support better outcomes for students and staff.
Meeting K-12 Needs
Carrier is uniquely positioned to help address your K-12 facility challenges:
Maintain Precise Environmental Control
Occupant comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ) have a proven effect on cognitive performance. Create the optimal environment for education with precise control of ventilation and IAQ to ensure your students have the best chance to succeed.
Reduce Energy Use & Operating Costs
Our ASHRAE-compliant control sequences help optimize energy savings and equipment operation. We can also provide predictive insights into the health of your HVAC assets to advise on proactive maintenance and energy-saving strategies.
Ensure Flexible Use of Spaces
School facilities have varied uses and occupancy patterns, including after-hours events and community activities. The i-Vu system easily adapts to these changing conditions, providing automated set point and schedule changes without manual intervention.
Meet Sustainability & Compliance Standards
Many school districts are under pressure to implement sustainable practices, adhere to environmental regulations, and minimize their carbon footprints. The i-Vu system assists schools in achieving these objectives.
Stay Secure
Our i-Vu software is backed by the Carrier Global Cybersecurity Program and undergoes rigorous testing to mitigate and protect it from vulnerabilities at every stage of the lifecycle.
Comprehensive K-12 Solutions
Our K-12 solutions help schools save energy while maintaining optimal learning environments for students
- Building Automation & HVAC Controls
- Environmental Monitoring & Control
- Environmental Compliance Reporting
- Energy Monitoring & Conservation
- Energy Reporting
- Energy Rebates
- Utility Usage Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Indoor Air Quality Management
- Systems Integration
- Analytics & Fault Detection
- Event Notification
- Safety, Security, & Student Wellness
- ESG Compliance Reporting
- Predictive Maintenance
Energy-Efficient Carrier HVAC Equipment
When it comes to meeting the demands of your K-12 schools, the i-Vu® building automation system is just the beginning. i-Vu works seamlessly with our Carrier HVAC equipment as well as other Carrier software offerings designed for K-12 schools.
The i-Vu BAS is optimized to work with Carrier HVAC equipment and other Carrier management software.
Real-Time Visibility Available 24/7/365
Controls for Every Application
Our smart controls help you maintain precise control of your educational environments while helping you meet sustainability goals. They also help ensure seamless integration to other building systems for comprehensive monitoring and control through a single user interface.
Application-Specific Controllers
FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION: Can be factory or field-installed on your HVAC equipment. Application-specific control sequences help ensure optimized equipment operation.
OPEN STANDARDS: Native BACnet communication and BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) certification for easy integration with other data center equipment and systems.
INDUSTRY STANDARDS: Supports ASHRAE Guideline 36 and Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) to help data centers optimize energy and proactively address potential equipment issues.
General Purpose Controllers
VERSATILE: Supports diverse HVAC needs for precise control of classrooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, and more.
EXTENSIVE LIBRARY: Pre-built control sequences for common K-12 applications like air handlers, boilers, chillers, fans, and lighting simplify setup and installation.
CUSTOMIZABLE: Graphical programming allows for tailoring to your unique needs.
Chiller Plant Optimization
CHILLERVU™ PLANT CONTROL: Coordinates and optimizes overall chiller plant operations —including chillers, pumps, and cooling towers—for maximum efficiency across your school campus. This reduces energy costs and ensures reliable chilled water for classrooms and learning spaces.
CHILLED WATER SYSTEM OPTIMIZER: Improves the efficiency of the entire chilled water distribution system within school buildings. By intelligently optimizing chilled water flow and temperature, this technology helps schools reduce energy consumption, contributing to lower operating costs and a smaller environmental footprint.
