PODGORA RESIDENCE 1st building with high energy efficiency in the City of Bologna

Apartment in Bologna

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 2010
Project Size 5.000+
Number of KNX Devices Used 101 – 300
KNX Transmission Media Twisted pair
Man Hours 251 – 500
Man Power 11 – 25

Featured in this project

Siemens AG
ABB S.p.A.
Albrecht Jung GmbH & Co. KG
Berker GmbH & Co. KG
Wago GmbH & Co. KG.
Theben AG
Gewiss S.p.A.
Crestron Europe

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 - Dimming, Automatic Occupancy Detection
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC) - Central & Automatic Control, CO2 / Humidity Measuring
  • Security and Safety - Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems, Interaction with HVAC/Lighting
  • Operation and Visualisation - Tablets and smart phones
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering - Metering
  • Other
  • Automation and Remote Access
  • Blind and Shutter Control - Group & Central Control, Automatic Programs

Customers Description

Like other designs by Italian architect Giorgio Volpe, the residential complex of Podgora Residence in the city centre of Bologna, Italy, has a strikingly original appearance and is highly energyefficient. The previous building at this location was 47 years old and housed a post office and a car dealership.

Contact Information

Company Name DOMOTICAREA Srl
Company Email info@domoticarea.com
Company Website http://www.domoticarea.com
Contact Name Valerio Ramella
Contact Function System Integrator