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Energy Efficiency in the Smart Home at Odisee
Family house in Ghent
Applications Used
Lighting
Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC)
Security and Safety
Operation and Visualisation
Energy Management/Smart Metering
Other
Automation and Remote Access
Blind and Shutter Control
Project Details
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Project Category | Family house |
| Project Type | Residential |
| Year of Completion | 2024 |
| Project Size | 1 – 100 |
| Number of KNX Devices Used | 26 – 100 |
| KNX Transmission Media | Twisted pair |
| Man Hours | 101 – 250 |
| Man Power | 1 – 5 |
Detailed Description
Energy Efficiency
The usage of automated functions already save energy in every installation. Especially the usage of KNX has a lot of potential for further energy savings, which can contribute to a better environmental footprint. Be extending KNX to more functions and applications, energy savings of up to 60% can be realised. Thanks to the flexibility of KNX, these functions can easily be implemented in this installation
Innovation
Smart homes and buildings are always an upgrade in comparison to a conventional installation. Not only automated functions and a higher level of comfort contribute to a higher living standard, but also the possibility to be ready for coming innovations. Thanks to the usage of KNX, the door has been opened to integrate new innovative solutions, using the worldwide STANDARD for home and building control.
Applications Used
- Lighting - Switching, Dimming, Light Scenes, Automatic Occupancy Detection, Lighting Colour Control
- Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC) - Central & Automatic Control, Timed Operation Modes, Automatic Occupancy Detection, Weather Dependent Control, Individual Room Control / Zone Control, CO2 / Humidity Measuring
- Security and Safety - Supervision (e.g. Cameras)
- Operation and Visualisation - Switches / Push Buttons, PC Visualisation, Web Servers, Touch Panels & Display Panels, Tablets and smart phones
- Energy Management/Smart Metering - Metering, Data Logging, Visualisation, Current Detection, Peak Demand Monitoring, Load Shedding , Energy Harvesting (Avoiding use of batteries), Use of Renewable Energies, Battery Storage
- Other - Home Appliances Control
- Automation and Remote Access - Timed Functions, Logical Functions, System Supervision, Remote Programming
- Blind and Shutter Control - Individual Control, Group & Central Control, Wind and Rain Protection
Customers Description
The project at Odisee's test house, in partnership with KU Leuven, aims to enhance energy efficiency. It involves implementing KNX home automation and Home Assistant, focusing on creating an 'eco-mode' for lighting and HVAC management to reduce energy consumption while ensuring comfort. The key objective is seamless integration of this eco-mode using KNX and Home Assistant, with success measured by decreased energy usage and improved efficiency compared to current levels. The project is slated for completion by the 2023-2024 academic year, providing a clear timeline for its execution and deployment.
Contact Information
| Company Name | Odisee Bachelor Energy Technology |
| Company Email | joachim.goeminne@odisee.be |
| Company Website | https://www.odisee.be/opleidingen/bachelor-energietechnologie |
| Contact Name | Joachim Goeminne |
| Contact Function | System Integrator |
