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Torre Galicia
Office building in Buenos Aires
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 | Office building |
| Project Type | Commercial |
| Year of Completion | 2007 |
| Project Size | 5.000+ |
| Number of KNX Devices Used | 1.000+ |
| KNX Transmission Media | Twisted pair |
| Man Hours | 2.000+ |
| 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, Timed Control, Automatic Occupancy Detection, Constant Light Control
- Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC)
- Security and Safety - 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, Visualisation
- Other
- Automation and Remote Access - Logical Functions, System Supervision
- Blind and Shutter Control - Individual Control, Group & Central Control, Automatic Programs
Customers Description
The Galicia Tower, located in the centre of Buenos Aires, contains all the corporate areas in one building becoming the headquarters of Banco Galicia. It was built in 2007 and has been constantly renewed with the latest in building technology.
The tower designed by the renowned architects firm Mario Roberto Álvarez & Asociados is one of the most distinctive buildings in the city, boasting 160m height and 40.000 m2 distributed over 37 stories.
The systems includes Lighting Control: switching, dimming, lighting scenes, constant light control, parking and perimeter lighting, electronic switch actuators and shutter control. All systems under the supervisory system (SCADA), with remote monitoring and diagnostics into the KNX IP, providing interfaces to PC, mobile phone, tablet, touch and display panels throughout the facility. KNX provides the complete field level control for not only ease of maintenance, but also integrated into the overall building energy management system.
Contact Information
| Company Name | THI S.A.I.C. |
| Company Email | pablo@thi.com.ar |
| Company Website | http://thi.com.ar |
| Contact Name | Pablo E. Thierry |
| Contact Function | System Integrator |
