Family House Outside of Barcelona

Residential project in Bareclona, Spain

Project category Residential
Project type Renovation project
Year of completion 2018
Size of project(m2) 1 – 100
Number of KNX devices used 26 – 100
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Twisted pair
RF
Man hours 1 – 100
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): Timed Operation Modes , Weather Dependent Control , Individual Room Control / Zone Control , CO2 / Humidity Measuring , Natural Ventilation , Floor Heating Control
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Group & Central Control , Automatic Programs , Wind and Rain Protection , Sun Tracing (interaction with HVAC / lighting)
  • Security and Safety: Smoke/Fire Detection , Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems , Emergency Lighting , Presence Simulation , Supervision (e.g. Cameras) , Interaction with HVAC/Lighting
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , Web Servers , Touch Panels & Display Panels , Tablets and smart phones
  • Other: Intercom , Video Control , Irrigation Control

Customer's description

This mid-size, but luxury family house in the suburbs of Barcelona needed to be turned into a smart home, without too much renovation work. The family living there needed an easy to control solution for their lighting and floor heating, but were also concerned about their safety and security as their house is located in a more rural and secluded area. As energy efficiency was high on the agenda of the climate-conscious family, they wanted to make use of window contacts and sunlight as much possible for heating and cooling functions. All needed to be integrated in one system that could be easily controlled by touch panels. THIS IS A DUMMY PROJECT MADE BY KNX ASSOCIATION

Contact information

Company name KNX Association
Company email projectplatform@knx.org
Company website http://www.knx.org
Contact name KNX Project
Contact function System Integrator

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