Need help?
Support Centre
MyKNX Store
ETS Software
Download ETS to design, commission and manage KNX projects. Start with a free trial or choose a license.
ETS Apps
ETS Apps extend your ETS workflow with focused tools for documentation, commissioning, diagnostics, and more. Visit our store and browse and browse our available ETS Apps.
Image
Image
New build Smart Home on the Scottish Whisky Trail
Family house in Scottish Highlands
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 | 2025 |
| Project Size | 501 – 1.000 |
| Number of KNX Devices Used | 26 – 100 |
| KNX Transmission Media | Twisted pair |
| Man Hours | 101 – 250 |
| 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
- Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC) - Central & Automatic Control, Timed Operation Modes, Weather Dependent Control, Individual Room Control / Zone Control, CO2 / Humidity Measuring, Floor Heating Control, Boiler and burner Control
- Security and Safety - Smoke/Fire Detection, Faults (e.g. Leak Detection, Glass Break Detection, Window Contacts), Presence Simulation, Interaction with HVAC/Lighting
- Operation and Visualisation - Switches / Push Buttons, Web Servers, Touch Panels & Display Panels, Tablets and smart phones
- Energy Management/Smart Metering
- Other - Intercom
- 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, Sun Tracing (interaction with HVAC / lighting)
Customers Description
Function Control were appointed to design KNX system for this remote property in the Scottish Highlands. The project comprises control of lighting, shading, heating, MVHR, smoke alarms, leak detection & door/window contacts
As the property is remote, Gira S1 allows remote access and monitoring, whilst a KNX weather station provides automatic internal shading to help keep energy costs down.
The lighting design incorporates a lot of LED tape, so rather than hiding LED drivers around the property the panels were carefully designed to house the LED controllers & drivers centrally for easier cabling & servicing.
Contact Information
| Company Name | Function Control Ltd |
| Company Email | mark.hardie@functioncontrol.co.uk |
| Company Website | https://functioncontrol.co.uk |
| Contact Name | Mark Hardie |
| Contact Function | System Integrator |
