GRAÇA FIGUEIREDO Residência Sénior

Commercial project in Coimbra, Portugal

Project category Commercial
Project type New project
Year of completion 2023
Size of project(m2) 5.000+
Number of KNX devices used 101 – 300
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KNX Transmission media
Twisted pair
IP
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 , Constant Light Control , Lighting Colour Control
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC): Central & Automatic Control , Timed Operation Modes , Weather Dependent Control , Individual Room Control / Zone Control , Valve Drive Control / Fan Coil Control , Natural Ventilation , Boiler and burner Control
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Group & Central Control , Preset Positioning , Automatic Programs
  • Security and Safety: Smoke/Fire Detection , Faults (e.g. Leak Detection, Glass Break Detection, Window Contacts) , Access Control , Interaction with HVAC/Lighting
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , PC Visualisation , Web Servers , Touch Panels & Display Panels , Tablets and smart phones
  • Automation and Remote Access: Timed Functions , Logical Functions , System Supervision , Internet Access , Remote Programming
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering: Metering , Data Logging , Visualisation , Fuel or Water tank level control , Peak Demand Monitoring , Load Shedding , Use of Renewable Energies
  • Other: Intercom , Audio Control , Home Appliances Control , Distributed Facilities

Customer's description

The Graça Figueiredo Senior Residence has capacity for 66 users in single, double rooms and apartments, all with private bathroom facilities, TV, internet and telephone. It also has 7 apartments, all of which consist of a bedroom, living room/kitchenette and private sanitary facilities, allowing users to enjoy their own space, integrating privacy and autonomy with the supervision of the institution. Users also have at their disposal lounge rooms, a hairdresser, a heated treatment pool and an outdoor garden. This building was designed with the comfort and well-being of residents in mind, offering them luxury and exclusive services in the region. It was designed as intelligent and sustainable and stands out for its presentation, location and innovation, environmental concern, efficiency and flexibility of services. This project won an award in the sustainability category, from Schneider Electric, for the way energy is managed in the building.

Contact information

Company name Projedomus, Projectos E Instalações Eléctricas Inteligentes, Lda
Company email geral@projedomus.com
Company website https://www.projedomus.com/
Contact name Daniel Afonso
Contact function Home/Building Owner

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