KNX Automation for Commercial Buildings
Optimise the management of your commercial buildings (hotels, retail, offices) with KNX solutions suited to large spaces.
Intelligent buildings for optimal management
Commercial buildings present particular challenges around energy management, comfort and security. With their large area and variable occupancy, they require flexible and intelligent solutions.
KNX technology answers these challenges head-on, bringing centralised, automated control to every building function: lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, access control and much more.
- Significant energy savings
Reduce your energy costs by 30 to 50% through intelligent management.
- Optimal occupant comfort
Improve well-being and productivity through a perfectly regulated environment.
- Centralised management
Manage your entire building from a single interface.
- Fast return on investment
Pay back your investment in 3 to 5 years from the savings delivered.
KNX solutions for commercial buildings
Intelligent lighting management
Optimise your lighting consumption while improving occupant visual comfort.
- Presence and light detection
- Automatic dimming based on natural light
- Schedule programming adapted to occupancy
- DALI integration for precise control
Smart HVAC
Efficiently manage heating, ventilation and air conditioning of your spaces.
- Regulation room-by-room or by zone
- Automatic adaptation based on occupancy
- Indoor air quality optimisation
- Energy recovery and free cooling
Access control and security
Secure your building and manage access centrally.
- Access control by badge, code or biometrics
- Integrated video surveillance
- Access rights management by zone and schedule
- Integration with alarm and fire systems
Energy monitoring
Track and analyse your energy consumption in real time to optimise it.
- Detailed measurement by consumption point
- Dashboards and customised reports
- Anomaly detection and alerts
- Optimisation recommendations
Room and space management
Optimise the use of your spaces and facilitate their reservation.
- Integrated booking system
- Room occupancy status display
- Automatic room preparation before meetings
- Space utilisation analysis
Centralised technical management
Manage your entire building from a single, intuitive interface.
- Customised supervision interface
- Secure remote access
- Alarm and notification management
- Integration with CMMS systems
Solutions tailored to each type of building
Office buildings
Optimise comfort and energy efficiency of your workspaces.
- Precise climate regulation by zone
- Lighting tailored to workstations
- Meeting room management
- Access control and security
Hotels and accommodations
Offer an exceptional guest experience while optimising your costs.
- Management of rooms and common areas
- Personalised guest scenarios
- Integration with booking systems
- Energy optimisation based on occupancy
Retail and shops
Create an atmosphere conducive to shopping while controlling your costs.
- Ambient and accent lighting
- Thermal comfort management
- Sound and multimedia distribution
- Security and access control
Healthcare facilities
Improve patient comfort and caregiver efficiency.
- Precise control of room environment
- Integrated nurse call systems
- Secure access management
- Optimised air quality and hygiene
Educational institutions
Create an environment conducive to learning while controlling costs.
- Classroom and lecture hall management
- Air quality optimisation
- Access control and security
- Audiovisual equipment integration
Industrial buildings
Optimise working conditions and energy consumption of your industrial sites.
- Intelligent industrial lighting
- Utility management (compressed air, steam, etc.)
- Detailed energy monitoring
- Security and access control
Case study: Office building in Luxembourg
We equipped a 5000m² office building in Luxembourg with a complete KNX solution to optimise its energy management and occupant comfort.
- 40% reduction in energy consumption
Through optimisation of lighting, heating and air conditioning.
- Improved occupant comfort
Precise temperature and lighting regulation by zone.
- Centralised, simplified management
Intuitive supervision interface for the facility manager.
Return on investment
Achievable savings
A KNX installation in a commercial building generally enables the following savings:
- 30 to 50% on lighting
- 20 to 35% on heating and air conditioning
- 15 to 25% on ventilation
- Overall: 30 to 40% on the total energy bill
Payback period
The payback period of a KNX installation in a commercial building varies depending on several factors:
- New building: 3 to 5 years
- Complete renovation: 2 to 4 years
- Large buildings (over 5000m²): 2 to 3 years
- With grants and subsidies: 1.5 to 3 years
Non-financial benefits
Beyond financial savings, a KNX installation brings many other advantages:
- Improved comfort and productivity
- Reduced carbon footprint
- Building value enhancement (environmental certifications)
- Flexibility and adaptability to future changes
Certifications and standards
Environmental certifications
A KNX installation contributes to obtaining environmental certifications for your building:
- BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)
- LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
- HQE (Haute Qualité Environnementale)
- DGNB (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen)
Standards and regulations
KNX meets the main standards and regulations in force:
- ISO/IEC 14543-3 (international standard)
- EN 50090 (European standard)
- Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
- National thermal regulations
Ready to optimise your commercial building with KNX?
Contact us today for a bespoke assessment of your project and discover how KNX can transform your building.