KNX Smart Penthouse

Apartment in Reykjavík

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	Apartment
Project Type	Residential
Year of Completion	2022
Project Size	101 – 500
Number of KNX Devices Used	26 – 100
KNX Transmission Media	Twisted pair
Man Hours	251 – 500
Man Power	1 – 5

Featured in this project

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, Timed Control, Lighting Colour Control
Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC) - Central & Automatic Control, Timed Operation Modes, Individual Room Control / Zone Control, Floor Heating Control
Security and Safety - Access Control, Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems
Operation and Visualisation - Switches / Push Buttons, Touch Panels & Display Panels, Tablets and smart phones
Energy Management/Smart Metering
Other - Intercom
Automation and Remote Access - Timed Functions
Blind and Shutter Control - Individual Control, Group & Central Control

Customers Description

A smart downtown penthouse in Reykjavik, Iceland. KNX is used for lighting control, dimming, RGBW, video intercom, smoke detectors, intrusion detection, access control, blinds control, TV control, fireplace control, socket control for lamps, radiator control, underfloor heating control and more. Scenes are used a lot for different occasion, i.e. at home, having a party, cosy, etc. A TV scene which sets the mood for watching the TV. Turns some lights off and other on and sets the right dimming value. Sets the blinds to the right position. Powers on the socket and turns on the TV. An electric gas fireplace scene which sets the right mood to the lights, turns on the fireplace fan and the fireplace itself.