Technology and comfort are a big plus ,and if the figures are right, then you’re sure to have made the right investment.

At first glance, it appears as though the investment costs are greater than the conventional installation. As an experienced investor you naturally look at the entire lifecycle costs. In the planning and building phase, the material investment is greater due to the considerably larger functionality of the system. Yet, when you take account all the expenses, the cost relationship savings of up to 30% can be made compared to the usual costs.

During building

Integrated KNX and Crestron systems save time and money compared to a functionally comparable conventional installation right from the start of the investment phase. This is thanks to:

• More flexible planning
• Reduced installation costs
• More efficient commissioning
• ECA (Enchanced Capital Allowance) schemes for KNX approved products/systems

During operation

The transparent acquisition of important building data and processing of fault messages significantly cut facility management and maintenance costs. But that’s not all. Compared to buildings without intelligent building control systems, energy savings and carbon reduction figures can be very impressive depending on the building:

• Up to 60% of electric lighting energy through constant brightness control, presence detection and intelligent shading.
• Up to 25% of heating energy and 45% of electric cooling energy through functions such as individual room control, presence detection and sun shading.

During sale/letting

A building equipped with KNX and Crestron gives you clear competitive advantages. Profitability is increased through:

• Greater attractiveness and hence a higher market value for your property as a result of infrastructure quality.
• A maximum building life cycle, which extends the return period.
• Verifiable productivity benefits for users.