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Town House Renovation, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Family house in Edinburgh
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 | 101 – 500 |
| Number of KNX Devices Used | 1 – 25 |
| KNX Transmission Media | Twisted pair |
| Man Hours | 251 – 500 |
| 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, Lighting Colour Control
- Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC) - Central & Automatic Control, Timed Operation Modes, Individual Room Control / Zone Control, Valve Drive Control / Fan Coil Control, Floor Heating Control, Boiler and burner Control
- Security and Safety - Presence Simulation, Interaction with HVAC/Lighting
- Operation and Visualisation - Switches / Push Buttons, Touch Panels & Display Panels, Tablets and smart phones
- Energy Management/Smart Metering - Data Logging
- Other
- Automation and Remote Access - Logical Functions, System Supervision, Remote Programming, Messaging (e.g. SMS)
- Blind and Shutter Control - Individual Control, Group & Central Control
Customers Description
Neil McCarry was able to specify equipment that he knows well and would meet the needs of the client. He says: “We try to only use products that we have used in our demo room or in our own homes. KNX has been our default building management product for over 20 years, so that is always the first item on the spec. The client on this project was shown the ABB Tacteo wall-mounted controller which was brand new at the time. They were very impressed, so that was also installed throughout. We also used 'ABB back end' kit, switch actuators, dimmers, input modules etc. For the RGB lighting we used BES controllers and for heating actuators our 'go to' brand Theben. Using multiple manufacturers on the KNX platform is not a problem and we know that the devices will all 'work' with each other.
Combining KNX with URC products for Total Control again works seamlessly and is always guaranteed to produce an enjoyable user experience.
Contact Information
| Company Name | IDES LTD |
| Company Email | neil@ides.co.uk |
| Company Website | https://ides.co.uk |
| Contact Name | neil mccarry |
| Contact Function | System Integrator |
