Renovated in 2021 for Slovenia’s Presidency of the Council of the EU, the protocol facility was renamed Elegans Hotel Brdo, after Ischnura elegans, a species of damselfly native to the local environment.
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Smart Buildings
Challenges
For a high-end hotel facility, it is crucial to ensure seamless integration between room automation and energy management into a unified Central Control System (CCS) to guarantee operational efficiency and guest comfort. The tight timeline for implementing these solutions posed an additional challenge.
Solutions
Hotel room automation was implemented using a VDA system, which manages heating, cooling via fan convectors, underfloor heating and lighting, all adjusted based on the guest’s presence in the room.
The VDA system is linked to an Assa Abloy access control system, which provides data on door status to trigger welcome lighting and signal “do not disturb” and “clean room” statuses upon room entry.
Automation of the heating and cooling in common areas, the central boiler room for hot and cold water, DALI smart lighting and management of different group settings in the reception, restaurant and conference rooms were all handled via Honeywell controllers.
The Honeywell Arena NX central control system was deployed to manage all energy systems (heating, cooling and ventilation) across both common areas and hotel rooms.
Results
The 123-room hotel has achieved a high level of automation in room management, HVAC and CCS.
Key benefits for guests include a premium user experience with intuitive control of in-room devices and enhanced comfort.
For hotel management, full control over energy systems and consumption, both in rooms and throughout the entire property, ensures efficient operation of the facility.
Photography source: Brdo.si