TBM Office Building

Commercial project in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Project category Commercial
Project type New project
Year of completion 2019
Size of project(m2) 5.000+
Number of KNX devices used 1.000+
KNX brands Show/hide
KNX Transmission media
Twisted pair
RF
IP
Man hours 2.000+
Man power 6 – 10
Products that carry the KNX logo are a confirmation of high product quality, these products will communicate perfectly together and I didn't have to worry about working with inferior material.

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
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC): Automatic Occupancy Detection , Individual Room Control / Zone Control
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Group & Central Control , Preset Positioning , Automatic Programs , Sun Tracing (interaction with HVAC / lighting)
  • Security and Safety: Emergency Lighting , Interaction with HVAC/Lighting
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , IR Remote Control , PC Visualisation , Web Servers , Touch Panels & Display Panels
  • Automation and Remote Access: Logical Functions , System Supervision , Internet Access , Messaging (e.g. SMS)
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering: Metering , Visualisation

Customer's description

The TBM Office Building is a new building situated in the centre of Buenos Aires's financial district. The tower contains all the corporate areas in one building becoming the headquarters of an important Bank. The TBM Tower was designed by the renowned architect César Pelli and it is one of the most distinctive buildings in the city. The building is 130m height and 52.000 m2 distributed over 34 stories. The project is comprised of 1.987 KNX components, over 6.800 DALI interior lights, 415 exterior lights, including parking lot. 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.

Contact information

Company name THI s.a.i.c.
Company email pablo@thi.com.ar
Company website http://thi.com.ar
Contact name Ing. Pablo Eduardo Thierry
Contact function -