Intelligent building solutions for itb
Installationstechnik, Böheimkirchen - Austria
Comfort, efficiency, and sustainability: Siemens' intelligent building technology for itb
Intelligent building solutions for itb
Installationstechnik, Böheimkirchen - Austria
Comfort, efficiency, and sustainability: Siemens' intelligent building technology for itb
Electrical & Electronic (E&E)
itb Installationstechnik Böheimkirchen GmbH
Böheimkirchen Austria
itb Installationstechnik Böheimkirchen GmbH had clear
goals for the expansion and modernization of its company headquarters with
Siemens building technology. The main focus was on creating comfortable,
healthy, energy- and cost-efficient office spaces, especially against the
backdrop of climate change and rising energy costs. A crucial point was also
the long-term availability and reliability of the installed components for the
next two decades. itb aimed for integrated and intuitive control of the entire
building technology (heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, sun protection)
via a central system. Last but not least, the modernized building was also
intended to serve as a practical reference object to demonstrate the benefits
of intelligent building technology to its own customers.
Siemens met the individual requirements of itb
Installationstechnik Böheimkirchen GmbH with comprehensive building technology
solutions. During the renovation, a photovoltaic system with charging
infrastructure for electric vehicles was installed, and the heating system was
converted to a 50 kW air-source heat pump.
The central control of the entire building technology
is managed via a Siemens IP Control Center with KNX visualization. This system
displays approvals and malfunctions and sends email notifications, enabling
quick detection and resolution of issues, even on weekends. In all rooms,
Siemens Touch Control TC5 units are installed, allowing intuitive control of
heating, air conditioning, and lighting.
Automatic sun protection, communicating with a weather
station, controls shading based on daylight and prioritizing roller blinds over
air conditioning to maximize energy efficiency. Fresh air supply in offices and
meeting rooms is regulated depending on the season by natural ventilation or
mechanical ventilation with integrated, automated CO2 control.
The warehouse lighting was converted from 9 kW to
energy-saving LEDs with daylight control, reducing energy consumption to just
1.2 kW, and the lighting automatically switches off when there is sufficient
daylight. Fine control of the lighting is managed via DALI (Digital Addressable
Lighting Interface).
The ultimate control of the entire building technology
– from lighting and shading to energy management, heating, ventilation, air
conditioning, and alarm and monitoring systems – is centrally integrated via
KNX. Thanks to these comprehensive solutions, comfort was increased, and energy
consumption was significantly minimized. The modern building technology also
serves as an important object for itb to demonstrate the diverse technical
possibilities to its own customers.
„For over 30 years, Siemens has been our reliable
partner. The installed components will function for the next 20 years and will
remain available.”
Christian Baumgartner, Managing Director itb Installationstechnik Böheimkirchen GmbH
The implementation of Siemens building technology at
itb Installationstechnik Böheimkirchen GmbH led to the following key benefits:
Significant energy and cost savings: With renewable energies
(photovoltaics, air-source heat pump) and intelligent lighting systems,
energy consumption was drastically reduced.
Increased comfort and healthy indoor climate: Automated and
intuitive control of heating, cooling, ventilation, and sun protection
ensures optimal well-being for employees.
High operational reliability and dependability: The central
KNX control enables rapid fault detection and resolution, while the
long-term availability of Siemens components offers investment security.
Showcase project for own customers: The modernized building
serves as a practical reference for itb to clearly demonstrate the
advantages and possibilities of intelligent building technology.
itb Installationstechnik Böheimkirchen GmbH is a comprehensive provider of home and electrical technology, serving private, commercial, and industrial clients. Their service portfolio ranges from complete electrical installations, including modern energy and security technology as well as network and photovoltaic solutions, to the consultation and implementation of various heating systems. Furthermore, they offer professional bathroom planning and sanitary installations.