"Widok" Office Building

Commercial project in Wrocław, Poland

Project category Commercial
Project type Renovation project
Year of completion 2010
Size of project(m2) 1.001 – 5.000
Number of KNX devices used 101 – 300
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Twisted pair
Man hours 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
  • 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 , Natural Ventilation , Boiler and burner Control
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Wind and Rain Protection
  • 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 , IR Remote Control , 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
  • Other: Intercom

Customer's description

The building is fully controlled by KNX hardware/software, what results in easy management. Heating costs have been dramatically reduced by installation of individual room temperature controllers. Those devices are responsible for air condition controlling as well. Smart combination of sensors allow us to, for instance, reduce energy consumption by switching off the lights when everyone is out of the office or turn AC off for the same reason. We also monitor all the window contacts for both security reasons and switching off the heating or AC. Whole installation is coupled with Gira FacilityServer to record bus telegrams, allow remote access, provide dedicated and custom visualization panels, apply complex logic algorithms and more. Furthermore, some KNX bus devices are interconnected with alarm, access control and fire systems to help not only in emergency, but to ease everyday usage and rise working comfort.

Contact information

Company name swithc
Company email i@swithc.com
Company website https://www.swithc.com
Contact name Maciej KAPICA
Contact function System Integrator