Family Home KNX

Residential project in cascavel, Brazil

Project category Residential
Project type New project
Year of completion 2021
Size of project(m2) 101 – 500
Number of KNX devices used 26 – 100
KNX brands Show/hide
KNX Transmission media
Twisted pair
Man hours 1 – 100
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 , Light Scenes , Timed Control , Automatic Occupancy Detection , Constant Light Control
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC): Timed Operation Modes , Automatic Occupancy Detection
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Preset Positioning
  • Security and Safety: Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems , Presence Simulation
  • 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: Logical Functions , System Supervision , Internet Access
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering: Visualisation , Use of Renewable Energies
  • Other: Intercom , Audio Control , Video Control , Home Appliances Control , Irrigation Control , Distributed Facilities

Customer's description

For this residential construction case of over 500 m2, the company opted for a KNX technology solution to integrate all controls. Pumps, motors, motorized pool cover, and the daughter's playhouse. The family requested the service with special attention to her. In this residence there was the integration of Boilers, Pumps and Pool Motors, Air Conditioning Control, TV control as well as all lighting control. Offering comfort and economy to the owner. Easy customization in the client's interface. All these special requests from the client were met. A young , technology-savvy customer and the importance of the routine in relation to the drives and ease of switching off all the lights at predetermined times, which generates his convenience and comfort, was the fundamental and essential factor for the definition of KNX in the residence

Contact information

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

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