European HQ Campus

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 , Lighting Colour Control
• Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC): Automatic Occupancy Detection , Individual Room Control / Zone Control , Natural Ventilation
• Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Group & Central Control , Automatic Programs
• Security and Safety: Emergency 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 , Messaging (e.g. SMS)
• Energy Management/Smart Metering: Data Logging , Visualisation
• Other: Distributed Facilities

Customer's description

European headquarters for the world’s largest smartphone and tablet manufacturer. The campus encompasses several office blocks, a production facility with outside amenities spread over 40 acres and accommodating over 6,000 staff. At the time of completion, it was by far Irelands largest KNX installation. The overall project was carried out in several parts and included renovation of existing areas and new builds. With the help of KNX BREEM certification was achieved. The system has an Evolution BMS Virtual Server for head end controls that monitors, visualises and controls the buildings functions.