The Tower

Residential project in London, United Kingdom

Project category Residential
Project type New project
Year of completion 2013
Size of project(m2) 5.000+
Number of KNX devices used 1.000+
KNX brands Show/hide
KNX Transmission media
Twisted pair
Man hours 1.001 – 2.000
Man power 51 – 100
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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
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC): Automatic Occupancy Detection , Boiler and burner Control
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Group & Central Control , Automatic Programs
  • Security and Safety: Smoke/Fire Detection , Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems
  • Operation and Visualisation: Touch Panels & Display Panels
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering: Energy Harvesting (Avoiding use of batteries)
  • Other: Audio Control , Video Control

Customer's description

The Tower St George is a 52 storey high-end luxury residential project in London, UK. The project consists of 220 apartments all fully controlled by KNX. The building is a large icon in London and known worldwide and would make an excellent KNX reference project.

Contact information

Company name Schneider Electric Limited
Company email carl.sexton@schneider-electric.com
Company website http://www.schneider-electric.com
Contact name Carl sexton
Contact function System Integrator