What is Distech Controls?
Distech Controls is a building automation and controls manufacturer focused on delivering open, IP-based Smart Building solutions.
Distech systems are commonly used within Building Management Systems (BMS) to control HVAC, lighting, and building services while enabling advanced analytics, energy optimisation, and occupant-centric control.
Distech Controls design philosophy
Distech Controls places a strong emphasis on:
- Open protocols and interoperability
- IP-based, networked control architectures
- Occupant comfort and user experience
- Energy efficiency and sustainability
- Scalable Smart Building design
Technologies used by Distech Controls
- BACnet (BACnet/IP and MS/TP)
- IP controllers and field devices
- Room automation and terminal unit control
- Open APIs and integration tools
- Analytics and visualisation platforms
How Distech Controls is used in Smart Buildings
Distech Controls systems are commonly deployed to:
- Control HVAC plant and terminal units
- Enable room-level and zone-based control
- Support flexible workspace and occupancy-based strategies
- Integrate with enterprise-level platforms such as EcoStruxure and analytics layers
- Provide data for energy optimisation and ESG reporting
Where Distech Controls is commonly used
- Commercial office developments
- Smart campuses and multi-building estates
- Healthcare and education facilities
- High-performance and low-carbon buildings
- Retrofit and modernisation projects
Roles that work with Distech Controls
- BMS Engineers
- BMS Project Managers
- BMS Commissioning Engineers
- Energy Optimisation Specialists
- Smart Buildings & digital infrastructure engineers
Why Distech Controls matters
Distech Controls plays an important role in the evolution of Smart Buildings by bridging traditional building automation with modern, IP-based, data-driven control strategies.
Its focus on open systems and occupant experience makes it particularly well suited to modern, flexible, and sustainability-led building projects.