Smáratorg 3

Commercial project in Kópavogur, Iceland

Project category Commercial
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 , Weather Dependent Control , Individual Room Control / Zone Control , Valve Drive Control / Fan Coil Control , CO2 / Humidity Measuring , Natural Ventilation
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Group & Central Control
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , PC Visualisation , Touch Panels & Display Panels , Tablets and smart phones
  • Automation and Remote Access: Logical Functions , System Supervision , Internet Access , Remote Programming , Messaging (e.g. SMS)

Customer's description

This 20 story office building is the highest in Iceland. It has had KNX for controlling lighting, windows and heating since it was opened in 2008. During the last two years it has been renovated almost completely and updated to the needs of today's office buildings. The goal has been to increase comfort for the tenants and make running the build easier for the owner. This has been done by increased monitoring of all systems and effective warning of faults in any of the systems in the building. Energy efficiency has also been a focus of this renovation with new LED lights and improved controlling of HVAC and lighting systems.

Contact information

Company name Snjall IO
Company email sigurjon@snjall.io
Company website https://www.snjall.io/
Contact name Sigurjón Björnsson
Contact function System Integrator