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House J - Erindi Game Reserve
Family house in Windhoek
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 | Family house |
| Project Type | Residential |
| Year of Completion | 2026 |
| Project Size | 501 – 1.000 |
| Number of KNX Devices Used | 101 – 300 |
| KNX Transmission Media | Twisted pair |
| Man Hours | 501 – 1.000 |
| 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, Automatic Occupancy Detection, Lighting Colour Control
- Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC) - Central & Automatic Control, Timed Operation Modes, Weather Dependent Control, Individual Room Control / Zone Control, Floor Heating Control
- Security and Safety - Presence Simulation
- Operation and Visualisation - Switches / Push Buttons, Touch Panels & Display Panels, Tablets and smart phones
- Energy Management/Smart Metering - Load Shedding
- Other
- Automation and Remote Access - Timed Functions, Logical Functions, System Supervision, Internet Access, Remote Programming, Messaging (e.g. SMS)
- Blind and Shutter Control - Individual Control, Group & Central Control, Automatic Programs, Wind and Rain Protection
Customers Description
Set on a remote Namibian game reserve, this luxury residence operates entirely off-grid, requiring a control system that is both resilient and self-sufficient. KNX forms the backbone of the project, integrating lighting (DALI, dimming, RGBW, switching), VRV HVAC, blinds, and critical systems into a decentralised, reliable platform independent of cloud services.
A KNX weather station drives intelligent responses to extreme conditions, including automated blind control and frost protection for plants. Energy use is optimised through presence-based lighting, scenes, and timed control of pumps and auxiliary systems.
Secure remote access, combined with fault alerts for key systems, ensures ongoing reliability with minimal on-site intervention delivering seamless luxury living in a demanding, infrastructure-limited environment.
Contact Information
| Company Name | KNX Africa |
| Company Email | jason@knxafrica.com |
| Company Website | http://www.knxafrica.com |
| Contact Name | Jason Gradl |
| Contact Function | System Integrator |
