A SMART VILLA LIVING ALONE IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS OF CRETE

Residential project in KRITI CHANIA / VAMOS, Greece

Project category Residential
Project type New project
Year of completion 2019
Size of project(m2) 5.000+
Number of KNX devices used 101 – 300
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KNX Transmission media
Twisted pair
RF
IP
Man hours 1.001 – 2.000
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
  • 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 , Fuel or Water tank level control , Peak Demand Monitoring , Load Shedding , Use of Renewable Energies
  • Other: Intercom , Audio Control , Video Control , Home Appliances Control , Irrigation Control , Distributed Facilities

Customer's description

A house with a breathtaking view is a family’s vacations house. KNX controls absolutely everything: All the electromechanical systems, underfloor heating/cooling, water, door access, security and all the TV, DVD, and audio/video. It maintains interoperability between different systems. Alarm system is also used to save energy and as true feedback for indications. Solar energy is used for domestic hot water, also for heating. Sometimes the house is solely heated by solar energy. Cameras via KNX contribute to safety by supervising the pool for the kids and alert the parents. Equipment use is constantly monitored and a service schedule is automatically generated. Usage is kept simple with only few buttons. Tablets and Siri do the rest also from distance. Owners may define operating modes with any selection of the controlled systems. Dynamic power management utilizes a small generator. Users always have energy cost feedback of their actions thus they are trained to be Green.

Contact information

Company name GDS DIGITAL SYSTEMS LTD
Company email info@gds.com.gr
Company website http://www.gds.com.gr
Contact name NICK GLIATIS
Contact function System Integrator

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