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Terra Nostra

Residential project in Grenoble, France

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Project category Residential
Project type New project
Year of completion 2017
Size of project(m2) 101 – 500
Number of KNX devices used 26 – 100
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Twisted pair
IP
Man hours 1 – 100
Man power 26 – 50
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Project characteristics

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Applications used

The icons marked in blue are the applications used in this project via KNX.

Lighting
Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC)
Blind and Shutter Control
Security and Safety
Operation and Visualisation
Automation and Remote Access
Energy Management/Smart Metering
Other

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.

Ease of Use

By integrating KNX, we automatically experience a higher energy efficiency and comfort. Furthermore, by the possibility to use further devices, in order to make the usage of the project easier, we can look at further opportunity to even make the whole installation easier in usage.

Applications used

  • Lighting: Switching , Dimming , Light Scenes , Automatic Occupancy Detection , Constant Light Control
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC): Central & Automatic Control , Automatic Occupancy Detection , Individual Room Control / Zone Control , CO2 / Humidity Measuring , Boiler and burner Control
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Automatic Programs
  • Security and Safety: Faults (e.g. Leak Detection, Glass Break Detection, Window Contacts) , Presence Simulation
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , Web Servers , Tablets and smart phones
  • Automation and Remote Access: System Supervision , Internet Access
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering: Metering , Data Logging , Visualisation , Load Shedding , Use of Renewable Energies

Customer's description

Nous avons construit, en partenariat avec l’école nationale d'architecture de Grenoble, un prototype de bâtiment a faible empreinte environnementale (en terre et bois). Il a été entièrement conçu et réalisé par des étudiants. Le prototype représente un immeuble ou les appartements sont évolutifs en surface, mais aussi en utilisation. La recherche de performances énergétique associés aux contraintes liés a la flexibilité et aux matériaux sont grandes. Le premier étage est sert de maison de quartier, le second de plateforme d'expérimentation. La gestion technique de l'immeuble est réalisée.

Contact information

Company name UGA - IUT1- grenoble
Company email -
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Contact name Daniel HILAIRE
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