SAPIENX HOUSE

Residential project in Siero - Asturias, Spain

Project category Residential
Project type New project
Year of completion 2019
Size of project(m2) 101 – 500
Number of KNX devices used 26 – 100
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KNX Transmission media
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 , Lighting Colour Control
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC): Central & Automatic Control , Timed Operation Modes , 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 , Boiler and burner 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 , Presence Simulation , 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: Metering , Data Logging , Visualisation , Current Detection , Peak Demand Monitoring , Load Shedding , Energy Harvesting (Avoiding use of batteries) , Use of Renewable Energies
  • Other: Intercom , Audio Control , Irrigation Control

Customer's description

Vivienda totalmente automatizada con KNX definida como vivienda de consumo casi nulo. Consume únicamente energía eléctrica e integra energías renovables y aerotermia para la generación de calor y ACS. La integración de todos los sistemas en KNX se suma a la integración a su vez en un BMS Plattform de NETxAutomation de tecnología Modbus para metering, SNMP para gestión de NAS y redes y servicios HTTP para predicción meteorológica. Todos los sistemas, a su vez son operables mediante comandos por voz (Homekit de Apple y Alexa de Amazon). Las instalaciones se han diseñado desde el principio para poder ser fácilmente actualizables, dotándose de canalizaciones de múltiples colores para cada instalación y cajas de registro con carril DIN para ubicación de equipos KNX en campo. El exterior de la vivienda también se ha integrado con el resto de sistemas (farola DALI, portón, luces exteriores y de jardín).

Contact information

Company name SAPIENX AUTOMATION, S.L.
Company email info@sapienx.es
Company website http://www.sapienx.net
Contact name Julio Diaz Garcia
Contact function System Integrator