Apartmen in Vilnius

Residential project in Vilnius, Lithuania

Project category Residential
Project type New project
Year of completion 2024
Size of project(m2) 101 – 500
Number of KNX devices used 26 – 100
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Twisted pair
Man hours 101 – 250
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 , Floor Heating Control , Boiler and burner Control
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Group & Central Control , Preset Positioning , Automatic Programs , Wind and Rain Protection , Sun Tracing (interaction with HVAC / lighting)
  • Security and Safety: Smoke/Fire Detection , Faults (e.g. Leak Detection, Glass Break Detection, Window Contacts) , Access Control , Intrusion Detection / Alarm Systems , Supervision (e.g. Cameras) , 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 , Energy Harvesting (Avoiding use of batteries) , Use of Renewable Energies
  • Other: Audio Control , Video Control , Home Appliances Control , Irrigation Control , Distributed Facilities

Customer's description

At the client’s request, this house was fully automated. Systems such as lighting, microclimate control, curtains/blinds, security, access control, audio management, and irrigation were integrated into the KNX system. We implemented scenario-based lighting control, with all lighting managed via the DALI protocol. The lighting system is connected to other systems, such as security, climate control, and curtains. Basalte Sentido control buttons were installed, allowing not only light control but also climate and music control. Music can be managed through scenarios or buttons. A camera surveillance system was integrated, enabling real-time viewing via an Basalte app and recording footage on an Synology NVR. Ekey readers were used for access control, with three doors in the house controlled by different readers. For curtain control, a KNX weather station was installed, allowing position adjustments based on light levels and protecting rooms from overheating.

Contact information

Company name UAB Thinklight
Company email info@thinklight,lt
Company website https://www.thinklight.lt
Contact name Andrius Kleiza
Contact function System Integrator