La Folie Boulart

Residential project in BIARRITZ, France

Project category Residential
Project type Renovation project
Year of completion 2022
Size of project(m2) 1.001 – 5.000
Number of KNX devices used 301 – 500
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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 , Lighting Colour Control
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC): Central & Automatic Control , Timed Operation Modes , Weather Dependent Control , Individual Room Control / Zone Control , Valve Drive Control / Fan Coil Control , CO2 / Humidity Measuring , Natural Ventilation , Boiler and burner Control
  • Security and Safety: Faults (e.g. Leak Detection, Glass Break Detection, Window Contacts) , Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems , Supervision (e.g. Cameras)
  • 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
  • Other: Intercom , Audio Control , Video Control , Home Appliances Control , Irrigation Control

Customer's description

Launched in 2017 and finalized in 2025, the La Folie Boulart project answered a simple question: how to integrate technology such as KNX into a historic monument in order to transform this jewel of French architecture into a connected building that meets current digital and environmental standards. . Today, the bet seems successful: 16 KNX lines (10 IP, 6RF) supporting more than 475 KNX devices ensure the management of lighting (Dali, RGB, Voltage variation), heating (80 hydraulic servomotors), treatment of 'Air, air conditioning, energy metering. All the data is uploaded on 2 types of supervision: technical supervision based on ABB's DOGate solution and on the Léo energy metering engine. The 2nd supervision system (RTI) is intended for the guests of the castle. Each room is indeed equipped with a comfort tablet allowing the control of the audio video in addition to the KNX equipment

Contact information

Company name Lionel Armand
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Contact name ARMAND LIONEL
Contact function System Integrator