MAS

Commercial project in Leonberg, Germany

Project category Commercial
Project type New project
Year of completion 2018
Size of project(m2) 1.001 – 5.000
Number of KNX devices used 301 – 500
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Twisted pair
IP
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
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC): Central & Automatic Control , Automatic Occupancy Detection , Weather Dependent Control , Individual Room Control / Zone Control , Valve Drive Control / Fan Coil Control , CO2 / Humidity Measuring , Natural Ventilation , Floor Heating Control
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Group & Central Control , Preset Positioning , Automatic Programs , Wind and Rain Protection , Sun Tracing (interaction with HVAC / lighting)
  • Security and Safety: Smoke/Fire Detection , Faults (e.g. Leak Detection, Glass Break Detection, Window Contacts) , Access Control , Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems , Emergency Lighting , Supervision (e.g. Cameras) , Interaction with HVAC/Lighting
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , PC Visualisation , Web Servers , Touch Panels & Display Panels , Tablets and smart phones
  • Automation and Remote Access: Timed Functions , Logical Functions , System Supervision , Internet Access , Remote Programming , Messaging (e.g. SMS)
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering: Data Logging , Visualisation , Current Detection , Fuel or Water tank level control , Peak Demand Monitoring , Use of Renewable Energies
  • Other: Intercom , Audio Control , Video Control , Distributed Facilities

Customer's description

MAS GmbH is the leading supplier for advanced high-quality cutting tools for all the major automobile producers in Europe. The new administration building is not only an office building, a lounge, a visitor centre but also features a demo production line. As most people spend more time in the office than at home, a major goal was to make employees feel comfortable in the office. Open office spaces invite for out-of-the-box thinking and group discussions. Intelligent shading and color temperatures add to the ambience and comfort. Small batches of complicated demo parts can be produced within minutes onsite requiring the room temperature to be within +/- 0.5K. Additionally to low energy heating and cooling (heatpumps and ice collector), shades are being used to help control the temperature. The new administration building is a featured project of Vitra office furniture and is being used as a reference for modern corporate culture from the german chamber of commerce.

Contact information

Company name Natural Software SL
Company email office@natural-software.eu
Company website http://natural-software.eu
Contact name Thomas Stalzer
Contact function System Integrator

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