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Self Build Home, Central Scotland

Residential project in Central Scotland, United Kingdom

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Project category Residential
Project type New project
Year of completion 2022
Size of project(m2) 101 – 500
Number of KNX devices used 26 – 100
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KNX Transmission media
Twisted pair
RF
Man hours 101 – 250
Man power 1 – 5
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Project characteristics

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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 , Individual Room Control / Zone Control , Valve Drive Control / Fan Coil Control , Natural Ventilation , Floor Heating Control
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Group & Central Control
  • Security and Safety: Emergency Lighting , Presence Simulation , Supervision (e.g. Cameras)
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , Web Servers , Tablets and smart phones
  • Automation and Remote Access: Timed Functions , Logical Functions , System Supervision , Internet Access , Remote Programming , Messaging (e.g. SMS)
  • Other: Intercom , Audio Control , Video Control

Customer's description

Client brought in Function Control Ltd to design a smart home system for their self build project. We were involved in full design of the system including lighting design, Audio Visual and of course the smart home integration. The KNX system at this project includes control of: underfloor heating, towel radiators, blinds, electric roof windows, MVHR as well as lighting control through Gira Push buttons sensors, Gira X1 app and internal and external PIRs. Additionally the system integrates with Control4 which runs the audio visual side of the project. KNX RF devices allow control of lights and curtains from a handheld RF remote in one of the bedrooms

Contact information

Company name Function Control Ltd
Company email mark.hardie@functioncontrol.co.uk
Company website http://www.functioncontrol.co.uk
Contact name Mark Hardie
Contact function System Integrator

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