Monash Children’s Hospital

Commercial project in Clayton South Victoria, Australia

Project category Commercial
Project type New project
Year of completion 2017
Size of project(m2) 5.000+
Number of KNX devices used 501 – 1.000
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KNX Transmission media
Twisted pair
Man hours 251 – 500
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 , Constant Light Control , Lighting Colour Control

Customer's description

The new 230-bed Monash Children’s Hospital in Clayton is a dedicated hospital for the children and families of Victoria. Monash Children's Hospital is located alongside Monash Medical Centre, and includes the Monash Children's Hospital School. The Lighting system in the hospital is fully DALI addressable with KNX system in all the areas except for small cubicle offices, toilets, stairs, storage and cleaning rooms. The hospital’s lighting control system is structured of 10 KNX lines over consisting of more than 800 KNX devices. It has 71 DALI Gateways controlling more than 3500 DALI lights.

Contact information

Company name iAutomation
Company email craigd@iautomation.com.au
Company website http://www.iautomation.com.au
Contact name Craig Dentry
Contact function System Integrator