Megacentro de Compras Gómez Pardo

Commercial project in Yerba Buena, Tucumán, Argentina

Project category Commercial
Project type New project
Year of completion 2019
Size of project(m2) 5.000+
Number of KNX devices used 301 – 500
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Twisted pair
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 , Lighting Colour Control
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC): Central & Automatic Control , Automatic Occupancy Detection , Weather Dependent Control , CO2 / Humidity Measuring , Natural Ventilation
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Automatic Programs , Wind and Rain Protection , Sun Tracing (interaction with HVAC / lighting)
  • Security and Safety: Emergency Lighting , Interaction with HVAC/Lighting
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , PC Visualisation , Web Servers , Touch Panels & Display Panels
  • Automation and Remote Access: Timed Functions , Logical Functions , System Supervision , Internet Access , Remote Programming
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering: Metering , Data Logging , Visualisation , Current Detection , Use of Renewable Energies

Customer's description

The Gomez Pardo Shopping Megacentre located in Yerba Buena, province of Tucumán, is a clear concept of innovation. It is one of the largest shopping centres in northern Argentina. The Megacentre boasts 18.000m2 including a supermarket with sales room, warehouse and a gallery with more than 30 commercial shops and 12,000 m2 of parking area. The KNX System controls Illumination, HVAC and Metering, including 250 KNX devices. The lighting is controlled by DALI System and regulated automatically adjusting itself to the external brightness. An RGB lighting system was used on the facade, making periodic colour changes. For the ventilation system CO2 sensors were used, and natural ventilation is controlled by blinds in the upper part of the roof. HVAC is controlled by a gateway which is communicated with Daikin system via BacNet protocol. All this information is supervised and gathered by a KNX SCADA.

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