Al Fardan Mixed Use Building in Muscat, Oman

Commercial project in Muscat, Oman

Project category Commercial
Project type New project
Year of completion 2019
Size of project(m2) 1.001 – 5.000
Number of KNX devices used 101 – 300
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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 green 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
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , PC Visualisation , Web Servers , Touch Panels & Display Panels
  • Automation and Remote Access: Timed Functions

Customer's description

The building is situated in Muscat which is with 3 parking, Ground floor and 9 floors. All the parking and common areas are controlled by presence detectors to the preset time to have energy saving. The external façade lights are with DMX-RGB, are connected to KNX using Arcus DMX-KNX gateway. The external lights are triggered using photocell and color scenarios are based the themes selected by the Client. The entire system is controlled and monitored using central PC with Netx software. The lighting control system is interfaced with building management system and fire alarm system.

Contact information

Company name Mecamac
Company email info@mecamac.com
Company website https://mecamac.com
Contact name -
Contact function System Integrator