Luxury Home Renovation, Edinburgh

Residential project in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Project category Residential
Project type Renovation project
Year of completion 2018
Size of project(m2) 101 – 500
Number of KNX devices used 26 – 100
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Twisted pair
Man hours 101 – 250
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
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC): Central & Automatic Control , Timed Operation Modes , Individual Room Control / Zone Control , Natural Ventilation , Floor Heating Control , Boiler and burner Control
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Group & Central Control , Preset Positioning , Automatic Programs
  • Security and Safety: Presence Simulation , Interaction with HVAC/Lighting
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , Tablets and smart phones
  • Automation and Remote Access: Timed Functions , Logical Functions , System Supervision , Internet Access , Remote Programming , Messaging (e.g. SMS)
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering: Metering , Data Logging , Visualisation
  • Other: Irrigation Control

Customer's description

Function Control Ltd provided KNX design and commissioning services for integration of a complex lighting scheme, heating control and motorised blind control for this high specification luxury home in Edinburgh. A wide range of different designer LED lighting features throughout the house are brought under control with scene lighting control from GIRA wall switches & Gira X1 app control. Dimming methods including mains, 1-10v and LED dimming work together in a seamless system. Underfloor heating and radiators are zone controlled with individual room temperature controllers integrated into the wall switches. No extra room thermostats or radiator TRV’s were required helping to keep the walls clear of ‘controller clutter’. The owner can set heating timers and make room temperature adjustments in each room or via iPad. Astro timers are used to control garden lighting Hot water temperatures & energy consumption are recorded and visualised for viewing and monitoring purposes.

Contact information

Company name Function Control Ltd
Company email info@functioncontrol.co.uk
Company website https://www.functioncontrol.co.uk
Contact name Nick Laing
Contact function System Integrator