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African Union Peace and Security Building
Office building in Addis Ababa
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 | Office building |
| Project Type | Commercial |
| Year of Completion | 2016 |
| Project Size | 5.000+ |
| Number of KNX Devices Used | 101 – 300 |
| KNX Transmission Media | Twisted pair |
| Man Hours | 501 – 1.000 |
| Man Power | 6 – 10 |
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
- Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC)
- Security and Safety
- Operation and Visualisation
- Energy Management/Smart Metering
- Other
- Automation and Remote Access
- Blind and Shutter Control
Customers Description
The new Peace and Security Building of the African Union has been erected in line with international standards for environmentally sound building while taking into account the special requirements of an earthquake area.
Environmentally appropriate and earthquake-resistant
Sustainability was central to the concept for the new building – the Peace and Security Building has been erected in line with international standards for environmentally sound building while taking into account the special requirements of an earthquake area. Throughout construction.
New expertise for Ethiopian building constructors
The new building has been erected almost entirely by Ethiopian contractors. German or international specialists were only called in where very special expertise was required. Over the entire term of the project, GIZ has provided training for more than 500 Ethiopian engineers, architects, skilled workers.
Contact Information
| Company Name | African Union Commission |
| Company Email | |
| Company Website | https://au.int |
| Contact Name | Temesgen Hassen |
| Contact Function | System Integrator |
