KNX in Apartment Duplex

Apartment in Cascavel

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 2017
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

ABB AG - STOTZ-KONTAKT
Finder S.p.A.
Embedded Systems, SIA

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, Automatic Occupancy Detection, Constant Light Control
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC) - Timed Operation Modes, Automatic Occupancy Detection, Weather Dependent Control
  • Security and Safety - Presence Simulation
  • Operation and Visualisation - Switches / Push Buttons, PC Visualisation, Web Servers, Touch Panels & Display Panels, Tablets and smart phones
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering - Metering, Visualisation
  • Other - Audio Control, Video Control, Distributed Facilities
  • Automation and Remote Access - System Supervision, Internet Access
  • Blind and Shutter Control - Individual Control, Preset Positioning, Automatic Programs, Wind and Rain Protection

Customers Description

Apartment features KNX solution with the goal of managing the energy resources and integrating in a personalized interface all the residence controls: lighting, blinds plus the audio and video home. External sensors next to the pool and the Metereological Station allows to close all the motorized windows at the same time. This design unites the lifestyle and technology. The opportunity to realize the dream of the client, the possibility of future integration of other items, the customization of the interface and future flexibility of KNX were key factors for a positive customer decision

Contact Information

Company Name Arqtech Automacao
Company Email comercial@arqtech.arq.br
Company Website http://www.arqtechautomacao.com.br
Contact Name Thais Giordani
Contact Function System Integrator