RACS 5 is an advanced access control system that, beyond its standard capabilities, enables integration with other security solutions, providing comprehensive options for a wide range of market sectors.
To offer our clients even more versatile and future‑ready functionality, we have partnered with Smart Spaces – an international leader in smart building management. Smart Spaces delivers modern solutions based on IoT technologies, automation, and mobile applications that support the daily operation of complex facilities. The Smart Spaces platform, developed by Smart Spaces, provides a comprehensive environment for managing intelligent buildings. It is used by prestigious real estate owners and global enterprises, including the 22 Bishopsgate building in London — one of the most technologically advanced office towers in the United Kingdom.
What is Smart Spaces?
Smart Spaces is a modern cloud‑based platform for managing intelligent buildings. It supports 100 million square feet of commercial real estate across 26 countries.The platform enables the integration of systems such as access control, lifts, HVAC, lighting and IoT sensors, allowing for automated and efficient facility management.
All functionalities are available through an intuitive management dashboard and a dedicated mobile app, offering features such as:
- Interactive 3D modelling,
- Space reservation (e.g., desks or meeting rooms),
- Real‑time facility management,
- Space usage analytics and reporting.
RACS 5 and Smart Spaces Integration
The integration of RACS 5 with Smart Spaces combines advanced access control technologies with smart building management capabilities. Synchronising data within a unified environment makes space management more efficient, transparent, and secure. Thanks to an open API and compliance with global communication standards, the integration process is seamless and allows full utilisation of both systems' capabilities. As a result of the integration, RACS 5 synchronises user data and manages access rights in real time, adapting them to activity within the Smart Spaces system. For example, when a meeting room is reserved via the Smart Spaces app, RACS 5 grants the user temporary access rights to the relevant doors and rooms. Information about the use of the reserved space is recorded, enabling monitoring of occupancy and generating detailed usage reports.
Key Benefits of Integration
The integration of RACS 5 with Smart Spaces brings a number of significant benefits that directly enhance building management efficiency and user experience:
- Comprehensive building management – combining access control with systems such as HVAC, lifts and lighting enables centralised control over all building functions from a single interface.
- Increased operational efficiency – building managers can monitor and analyse real‑time data to optimise resource allocation and space utilisation.
- User convenience – employees and visitors can use the mobile app to access the building, reserve desks or meeting rooms, and adjust temperature or lighting in their workspaces.
- Sustainability – intelligent resource management helps reduce energy consumption and supports environmentally responsible building operations.
- Enhanced security – integrating IoT data with access control improves protection of people and assets, ensuring full visibility of activity within the building.
Applications of RACS 5 and Smart Spaces Integration
The combined capabilities of both systems are particularly valuable in:
- Modern office buildings where convenience and efficient space management are essential,
- Business centres and corporate campuses that require flexible and scalable solutions,
- Public facilities, such as airports or conference centres, where seamless and secure flow of people is critical,
- Commercial properties aiming to increase asset value through the adoption of advanced technologies.
The integration is already in use in several prestigious locations, including The Form office building in Warsaw.
Future Prospects for Integration
Both RACS 5 and Smart Spaces continue to evolve. Future developments may include:
- enhanced analytics capabilities – advanced data analysis tools supporting real‑time operational insights,
- integration with new IoT devices – enabling even more automated building management scenarios,
- sustainability‑focused enhancements – tools supporting the optimisation of energy, water and resource consumption.
Conclusion
The integration of RACS 5 with the Smart Spaces platform represents a major step toward modern, unified solutions tailored to the rapidly changing commercial real estate market. This collaboration combines advanced access control with Smart Spaces’ rich functionality, delivering a comprehensive tool for managing office space and commercial facilities worldwide.
We are proud to contribute to innovative solutions that redefine the way modern buildings are managed and enhance everyday user comfort.
