Positive Energy Family House

Family house in Wrocław

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	2022
Project Size	101 – 500
Number of KNX Devices Used	26 – 100
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, Constant Light Control, Lighting Colour Control
Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC) - Central & Automatic Control, Timed Operation Modes, Automatic Occupancy Detection, Weather Dependent Control, Individual Room Control / Zone Control, Valve Drive Control / Fan Coil Control, Natural Ventilation, Floor Heating Control, Boiler and burner Control
Security and Safety - Smoke/Fire Detection, Faults (e.g. Leak Detection, Glass Break Detection, Window Contacts), Access Control, Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems, Emergency Lighting, Presence Simulation, Supervision (e.g. Cameras), Interaction with HVAC/Lighting
Operation and Visualisation - Switches / Push Buttons, IR Remote Control, PC Visualisation, Web Servers, Touch Panels & Display Panels, Tablets and smart phones
Energy Management/Smart Metering - Metering, Data Logging, Visualisation, Current Detection, Fuel or Water tank level control, Peak Demand Monitoring, Use of Renewable Energies
Other - Intercom, Audio Control, Video Control, Irrigation Control
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, Preset Positioning, Automatic Programs, Wind and Rain Protection, Sun Tracing (interaction with HVAC / lighting)

Customers Description

The building is fully controlled by KNX hardware/software, what results in easy management. Heating with individual room temperature controllers, smart combination of sensors allow us to dimm lights and change their colours, move curtains or gates. We also monitor all the window contacts for both security reasons and switching off the heating or AC. Whole installation is coupled with ComfortClick server to allow remote access, provide dedicated and custom visualization panels, apply logic algorithms and more. Furthermore, some KNX bus devices are interconnected with intrusion detection system to help not only in emergency, but to ease everyday usage of the house.