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Residential project in Jizeh, Egypt
Villa in Jizeh
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 | Villa |
| Project Type | Residential |
| Year of Completion | 2026 |
| Project Size | 101 – 500 |
| Number of KNX Devices Used | 26 – 100 |
| KNX Transmission Media | Twisted pair |
| Man Hours | 101 – 250 |
| 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, Constant Light Control
- Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC) - Central & Automatic Control, Automatic Occupancy Detection, CO2 / Humidity Measuring, Floor Heating Control
- Security and Safety - Smoke/Fire Detection, Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems, Presence Simulation, Supervision (e.g. Cameras), Interaction with HVAC/Lighting
- Operation and Visualisation - Switches / Push Buttons, IR Remote Control, Web Servers, Touch Panels & Display Panels, Tablets and smart phones
- Energy Management/Smart Metering - Metering, Visualisation, Load Shedding
- Other - Intercom, Audio Control, Home Appliances Control, Irrigation Control
- Automation and Remote Access - Timed Functions, Logical Functions, Internet Access, Remote Programming, Messaging (e.g. SMS)
- Blind and Shutter Control - Individual Control, Group & Central Control, Automatic Programs
Customers Description
A full automation system using KNX integrates all major building functions—such as lighting, HVAC, security, shading, and energy management—into a single intelligent network where devices communicate directly with each other without relying on a central controller, ensuring high reliability and continuous operation even if one device fails; through configuration in ETS, sensors (like motion, temperature, or light) can automatically trigger actions such as adjusting lighting levels, controlling climate, or activating alarms based on real-time conditions, schedules, or user preferences, resulting in improved comfort, enhanced safety, optimized energy efficiency, and a flexible system that can be easily expanded or modified over time.
