Torre Galicia

Commercial project in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Project category Commercial
Project type New project
Year of completion 2007
Size of project(m2) 5.000+
Number of KNX devices used 1.000+
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KNX Transmission media
Twisted pair
RF
IP
Man hours 2.000+
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
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Group & Central Control , Automatic Programs
  • Security and Safety: 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: Logical Functions , System Supervision
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering: Metering , Visualisation

Customer's description

The Galicia Tower, located in the centre of Buenos Aires, contains all the corporate areas in one building becoming the headquarters of Banco Galicia. It was built in 2007 and has been constantly renewed with the latest in building technology. The tower designed by the renowned architects firm Mario Roberto Álvarez & Asociados is one of the most distinctive buildings in the city, boasting 160m height and 40.000 m2 distributed over 37 stories. The systems includes Lighting Control: switching, dimming, lighting scenes, constant light control, parking and perimeter lighting, electronic switch actuators and shutter control. All systems under the supervisory system (SCADA), with remote monitoring and diagnostics into the KNX IP, providing interfaces to PC, mobile phone, tablet, touch and display panels throughout the facility. KNX provides the complete field level control for not only ease of maintenance, but also integrated into the overall building energy management system.

Contact information

Company name THI S.A.I.C.
Company email pablo@thi.com.ar
Company website http://thi.com.ar
Contact name Pablo E. Thierry
Contact function System Integrator