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Sustainable Family Home
Family house in Wilhelmshaven
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 | 2021 |
| Project Size | 1 – 100 |
| Number of KNX Devices Used | 26 – 100 |
| KNX Transmission Media | Twisted pair |
| Man Hours | 101 – 250 |
| Man Power | 1 – 5 |
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, 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), Access Control, Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems, Emergency Lighting, Presence Simulation, Supervision (e.g. Cameras), Interaction with HVAC/Lighting
- Operation and Visualisation - Switches / Push Buttons, PC Visualisation, Web Servers, Touch Panels & Display Panels, Tablets and smart phones
- Energy Management/Smart Metering - Metering, Data Logging, Visualisation, Current Detection, Peak Demand Monitoring, Use of Renewable Energies
- Other - Audio Control, Home Appliances Control
- Automation and Remote Access - Logical Functions, 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
With extensive refurbishment across all aspects, the total year over year energy consumption of this building could be reduced by 75% over the previous owners rates. For this, Roof, Heating, Glazing, Pipes and Electricals were renewed. Any environmental aspects are gathered and acted upon. Sun tracing, Indoor/Outdoor Humidity, Temperatures, Presence per room, Water and Electricty consumption, Heat Pump Control, Photovoltaic and Car Charging interaction. Most aspects are controlled automatically, fulfilling inhabitants wishes before they're expressed. Nevertheless, every room allows manual control of all aspects, overruling any automations should the need occur - it rarely does! Scenes adapt over time.
