My home upgrade

Residential project in Limassol, Cyprus

Project category Residential
Project type Renovation project
Year of completion 2024
Size of project(m2) 101 – 500
Number of KNX devices used 26 – 100
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KNX Transmission media
Twisted pair
IP
Man hours 101 – 250
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
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Group & Central Control , Preset Positioning , Automatic Programs , Wind and Rain Protection
  • Security and Safety: Access Control , Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , IR Remote Control , PC Visualisation , Touch Panels & Display Panels , Tablets and smart phones
  • Automation and Remote Access: Timed Functions , Logical Functions , Internet Access , Remote Programming
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering: Data Logging
  • Other: Audio Control , Video Control , Home Appliances Control

Customer's description

I gave this 2005 house a “makeover” as i re-programmed everything using the ETS software, integrating an IP interface and using some siemens KNX binary output modules i was able to bring my KNX project to life, giving me the versatility, ease of use and efficiency that i wanted. With the IP interface i was able to connect my televisions, sound systems and projectors to the KNX network. Whith some binary output modules i was able to my heating, cooling and security systems, as i do not have the money to buy specific interfaces for them.. (sorry KNX). I am only 17 years old and one day this dream might be my life, installing KNX systems for a living.

Contact information

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Contact name Achilleas Angelos Theocharous
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