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Smart Villa Projects by El-Nukhba engineering Company in 42 St
Villa in Baghdad / Alkarada 42 St
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 | 2024 |
| Project Size | 501 – 1.000 |
| Number of KNX Devices Used | 1 – 25 |
| KNX Transmission Media | Twisted pair |
| Man Hours | 101 – 250 |
| Man Power | 6 – 10 |
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, Automatic Occupancy Detection
- Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC) - Central & Automatic Control, Timed Operation Modes, Automatic Occupancy Detection, Individual Room Control / Zone Control
- Security and Safety - Smoke/Fire Detection, Faults (e.g. Leak Detection, Glass Break Detection, Window Contacts), Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems, Interaction with HVAC/Lighting
- Operation and Visualisation - Switches / Push Buttons, IR Remote Control, PC Visualisation, Touch Panels & Display Panels, Tablets and smart phones
- Energy Management/Smart Metering - Visualisation, Energy Harvesting (Avoiding use of batteries), Use of Renewable Energies, Battery Storage
- Other - Intercom, Home Appliances Control
- Automation and Remote Access - Internet Access
- Blind and Shutter Control
Customers Description
The main benefit of using KNX in this project is its ability to provide a standardized, open protocol for building automation and control, enabling interoperability, scalability, energy efficiency, centralized control, reliability, and future-proofing. Innovative use of standards-based technology:
The project leverages the KNX building automation standard, which is widely adopted in Europe, to create a highly integrated and interoperable smart home system.
The use of an open standard like KNX enables seamless communication and coordination between various home systems and devices, regardless of manufacturer.
Energy efficiency and cost savings:
The centralized control and optimization of key home systems, such as lighting, HVAC, and shading, through the KNX-based system leads to significant energy savings and reduced operating costs for the homeowner.
