Distech Controls Inc. - Experts & Thought Leaders

Distech Controls Inc., an innovative pioneer in intelligent buildings, announced an expansion of its Resense line of sensors and interfaces that create smarter, more dynamic spaces. The company’s award-winning product, Resense Move, introduced in 2024, is joined by a new line of Resense Air products. The expanded line strengthens the company’s position in redefining how spaces adapt and respond to the needs of occupants. Together with Resense Move, Resense Air empowers occupants to adjust settings in a space to meet their unique needs. Balancing comfort with energy efficiency Teams are increasingly expected to do more with less: balancing comfort, energy efficiency, and space utilization. The Resense product line is designed with every stakeholder within the building in mind: Facility Managers who need to run efficient spaces Occupants who expect comfort and wellness Tenants who want smart, future-ready buildings Facility teams need to respond with solutions that bring the best in technology, hardware, and design together With buildings accounting for 40% of global energy consumption, and the rise of flexible work strategies reshaping space utilization, system integrators and facility managers face mounting pressure to deliver attractive, operationally efficient, and sustainable environments. Facility teams need to respond with solutions that bring the best in technology, hardware, and design together. With the expansion of their Resense product line, they’re delivering exactly that: sleek, easy-to-install products that balance empowering occupants with maintaining high standards for optimization. Resense product line Laura Carminati, Product Line Director at Distech Controls, comments, “We’re excited to grow our Resense product line and reinforce our strategy in creating spaces designed to meet the needs of everybody.” She adds, “As we continue to demand more from the spaces we live, work, and play, facility teams need solutions that bring the very best technology into a sleek, easy to install product that balances empowering occupants, while maintaining standards for optimizations. With Resense products, buildings become more responsive, more efficient — and more aligned with the way people actually use spaces today.” Resense Move Resense Move stands apart in the sensor market by combining AI-powered people counting, indoor air quality monitoring, and BMS-ready design all within one sleek device. At the core of Resense Move is its AI-powered thermal sensing, which goes beyond simple presence detection. Unlike traditional sensors that can only tell if someone is in a room, Resense Move can accurately count the number of people in a space while still respecting occupant privacy. This level of detail enables precise HVAC adjustments and smarter energy use, directly supporting both comfort and efficiency. Real-time adjustments Resense Move enables real-time adjustments to HVAC systems based on actual occupancy By integrating directly with building management systems, Resense Move enables real-time adjustments to HVAC systems based on actual occupancy. Its AI-powered people counting allows buildings to condition only the spaces in use, while reducing wasted energy without disrupting occupant comfort. Resense Move also supports healthier indoor environments. With a built-in VOC sensor that monitors air quality and empowers facility teams to increase ventilation only when needed, organizations can avoid unnecessary energy usage, while ensuring their spaces have continuous, healthy airflow. Resense Air Resense Air empowers occupants to monitor and adjust settings within a space, enhancing comfort and well-being. With Resense Air Display, occupants can easily view and change temperature and humidity, while advanced multi-sensing technology tracks temperature, humidity, and CO2 to maintain healthy air quality. Designed for seamless integration, the Resense Air Series works with ECL LonWorks, ECB BACnet, and Eclypse BACnet/IP controllers. Its consistent configuration and backwards compatibility simplify installation and upgrades, saving time for system integrators and facility teams. Resense Air Display The Resense Air Display introduces a modern look with a larger screen and capacitive touch buttons, and also doubles as an efficient commissioning tool. Together, the Resense Air products extend Distech Controls’ commitment to openness, flexibility, and occupant-centric design.

Control Technologies, Inc. (CTI) is pleased to welcome industry-veteran Ariana Axelrod, PE, CEM in a leadership role for its Boston operations, alongside the HTS New England and DXS New England teams. Ariana is a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Energy Manager with an extensive background in HVAC and building automation. “I have worked closely with the HTS and DXS team on various projects and have always admired their approach to supporting their customers,” said Axelrod. Formulating unique solutions “I was excited to learn that CTI’s philosophy aligns with theirs and mine and am thrilled to have the opportunity to provide a full package solution for controls, smart building infrastructure, and equipment. Having experts in each sector under one roof will allow us to formulate unique solutions and provide an overall better service to our clients.” Axelrod graduated from SUNY Binghamton University in 2008 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and in 2009 received an MBA in Supply Chain Management. After starting her career in New York City, she relocated to Boston in 2017 to establish and build the local branch of a building automation contractor. Building automation contractor Ariana’s passion and skill set are a perfect fit for the continued success of the CTI/HTS/DXS partnership" “Ariana’s passion and skill set are a perfect fit for the continued success of the CTI/HTS/DXS partnership,” said Bruce Merges, CEO of CTI. “We immediately felt that Ariana understood and shared our long-term goals and will be a springboard for our Boston operations.” Ariana’s devotion to smart buildings and to the holistic integration of equipment and automation is a perfect fit for the objectives of the CTI/HTS/DXS family of companies. Her primary function will involve growing the CTI Boston team to deliver fully integrated building solutions by aligning the CTI, HTS, and DXS offerings. Intelligent building systems “It’s hard to ignore the impact Ariana has made in our local market. Over the years, we have known and respected her as both a competitor and a local leader in our industry,” said Avish Bhalani, Senior Regional Manager for Distech Controls, CTI’s preferred vendor for building automation solutions. “We are very excited to see Ariana take on a leadership role at CTI. I am looking forward to working with her as an advocate for truly-open and intelligent building systems.” As the largest HVAC solutions provider in New England, CTI/HTS/DXS continues to improve their complete building offering by combining applied HVAC equipment, VRF/VRV equipment, and controls. The addition of Ariana is a major step toward this goal. Please join CTI in congratulating Ariana as they welcome her into their family.