Fully integrated Christchurch House

Residential project in Christchurch, New Zealand

Project category Residential
Project type New project
Year of completion 2017
Size of project(m2) 101 – 500
Number of KNX devices used 101 – 300
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Twisted pair
Man hours 501 – 1.000
Man power 1 – 5
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Project characteristics

This diagram shows the level of energy efficiency, innovation and ease of use in the project. The main characteristic is displayed in the centre.

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 , Timed Control , Automatic Occupancy Detection
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC): Central & Automatic Control , Timed Operation Modes , Weather Dependent Control , Individual Room Control / Zone Control , Floor Heating Control
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Group & Central Control , Wind and Rain Protection
  • Security and Safety: Smoke/Fire Detection , Presence Simulation
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , PC Visualisation , Touch Panels & Display Panels , Tablets and smart phones
  • Automation and Remote Access: Timed Functions , Logical Functions , Internet Access , Remote Programming
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering: Metering , Data Logging , Visualisation , Current Detection
  • Other: Irrigation Control

Customer's description

This house was damaged in the 2011 Earthquake and has been completely rebuilt. Previously the house utilised a proprietary lighting control system and the owner wanted more flexible, holistic, control and KNX was the system to do that. Almost the whole house is integrated with control and monitoring of most of the services and systems within the house. The whole thing is controlled by a bespoke app which can be accessed remotely. The system gives the owner the ultimate house and a great sense of comfort that they can control and monitor their house remotely and to suit their lifestyle.

Contact information

Company name Aotea Electric
Company email paul.acker@aoteaelectric.co.nz
Company website https://www.aoteaelectric.co.nz/
Contact name Paul Acker
Contact function System Integrator