JMS Villa in Iguassu Falls with KNX Technology

Residential project in foz do iguacu, Brazil

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Project category	Residential
Project type	New project
Year of completion	2021
Size of project(m²)	1.001 – 5.000
Number of KNX devices used	101 – 300
KNX brands	Show/hide ABB Stotz-Kontakt GmbH EAE Technology Eelectron SpA Embedded Systems, SIA Guangzhou Video-star Intelligent Corp.,Ltd MDT technologies GmbH MEAN WELL ENTERPRISES CO., LTD. Schneider Electric GmbH c/o Merten Steinel Vertrieb GmbH Vivo Suisse
KNX Transmission media	Twisted pair
Man hours	101 – 250
Man power	6 – 10

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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 , Automatic Occupancy Detection , Weather Dependent Control , Individual Room Control / Zone Control , CO2 / Humidity Measuring , Floor Heating Control , Boiler and burner Control
Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Preset Positioning , Automatic Programs , Wind and Rain Protection
Security and Safety: Smoke/Fire Detection , Access Control , Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems , Presence Simulation , 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 , Use of Renewable Energies
Other: Intercom , Audio Control , Video Control , Home Appliances Control , Irrigation Control , Distributed Facilities

Customer's description

This project was a challenge in several aspects, at first our client hired just the project and before he could have contracted the products and the implementation he got COVID-19 and was hospitalized in UCI for 17 days between life and death. As it was right in the pandemic beginning, everybody still had a huge insecurity about the future. The constructions were stopped, the fear and the insecurity about how life would be after COVID-19 was the most frequent feeling. Our customer called us and said he wanted to hire the other services and products for his new house that was being built, considering that he realized that the most important things were inside home, his family. He wished to enjoy his best moments with more quality of life, safety and comfort for him and the ones he loves. KNX protocol, due to its atemporal feature and high range of usabilities, was the best solution for this client’s demand, in which our personalized interface could meet his

Contact information

Company name	Arqtech Automação
Company email	contato@arqtech.arq.br
Company website	https://arqtechautomacao.com.br
Contact name	Thais Giordani
Contact function	System Integrator