SIRIUS Apartment Building

Residential project in The SIRIUS Building, Australia

Project category Residential
Project type Renovation project
Year of completion 2024
Size of project(m2) 5.000+
Number of KNX devices used 1.000+
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KNX Transmission media
Twisted pair
Man hours 1.001 – 2.000
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 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 , Automatic Occupancy Detection , Weather Dependent Control , Individual Room Control / Zone Control , Valve Drive Control / Fan Coil Control , CO2 / Humidity Measuring , Natural Ventilation , Floor Heating Control
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Group & Central Control , Preset Positioning
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , Touch Panels & Display Panels , Tablets and smart phones
  • Automation and Remote Access: Timed Functions , Logical Functions , Internet Access , Remote Programming
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering: Metering , Data Logging , Visualisation , Current Detection
  • Other: Audio Control , Home Appliances Control

Customer's description

The Sirius building, once slated for demolition, now stands as a testament to adaptive urban renewal. Sold in 2019, the ambitious project, helmed by Jean-Dominique Huynh and BVN, aimed to refurbish the brutalist icon into a modern residential and commercial hub. Ultimately materializing into 47 carefully crafted living units, this revitalization endeavor not only preserves architectural heritage but also revitalizes community spaces, embodying the fusion of heritage preservation and contemporary urban development.

Contact information

Company name mySmart
Company email info@mysmart.com.au
Company website https://mysmart.com.au
Contact name Peter Garrett
Contact function System Integrator