The Tower

Apartment in London

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 2013
Project Size 5.000+
Number of KNX Devices Used 1.000+
KNX Transmission Media Twisted pair
Man Hours 1.001 – 2.000
Man Power 51 – 100

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
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC) - Automatic Occupancy Detection, Boiler and burner Control
  • Security and Safety - Smoke/Fire Detection, Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems
  • Operation and Visualisation - Touch Panels & Display Panels
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering - Energy Harvesting (Avoiding use of batteries)
  • Other - Audio Control, Video Control
  • Automation and Remote Access
  • Blind and Shutter Control - Group & Central Control, Automatic Programs

Customers Description

The Tower St George is a 52 storey high-end luxury residential project in London, UK. The project consists of 220 apartments all fully controlled by KNX. The building is a large icon in London and known worldwide and would make an excellent KNX reference project.

Contact Information

Company Name Schneider Electric Limited
Company Email carl.sexton@schneider-electric.com
Company Website http://www.schneider-electric.com
Contact Name Carl sexton
Contact Function System Integrator