DALLAS—Sheraton Dallas announced a significant upgrade in building management systems with adaptation of new, state-of-the-art Direct Digital Control (DDC). This investment underscores the hotel’s commitment to enhancing guest comfort, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
Sheraton Dallas Hotel is investing $1.7 million in the hotel’s conference center heating and cooling controls and air handler equipment. The investment will serve to improve air cooling and heating regulation and air quality in the meeting space for customers. As part of this initiative, air handlers and air damper controllers will be renovated. New control valves, heating coils and thermostat/room sensors, along with additional piping, will play a key role in this upgrade. This project is part of a broader initiative to modernize facilities and provide an unparalleled guest experience.
Benefits of Direct Digital Control Enhanced Efficiency
DDC offers precise monitoring and control of HVAC, lighting and other building systems, leading to optimized performance and significant energy savings. This technology allows the hotel to better control the comforts and effectiveness of these powered systems from a centralized command center, delivering rapid results.
- Cost Savings: Reduced maintenance requirements and lower energy consumption will result in substantial cost savings over time.
- Improved Comfort and Safety: Guests will enjoy enhanced temperature, humidity and lighting conditions, enriching their overall comfort and satisfaction. Additionally, DDC systems improve safety by quickly detecting and responding to issues.
- Futureproofing: Direct Digital Control systems are scalable and can integrate with new technologies, ensuring the hotel remains at the forefront of innovation.
Commitment to Sustainability
By improving energy management, DDC systems help minimize the environmental impact of operations. This upgrade supports hotel and customer sustainability goals and contributes to a greener future.
Sheraton Dallas is the largest hotel in Texas featuring 1,841 guestrooms, a state-of-the-art fitness center with five Peloton bikes, an outdoor rooftop pool with city views, and Club Lounge, in addition to meeting and convention space and four dining outlets.
