Office and administration

Around two-thirds of the primary power demand of buildings is attributable to non-residential building. A big part of this is office buildings and administrative buildings. The energy saving potential in these buildings is immense. This is true for heating as well as for electricity.

The electricity demand for office buildings is often higher than the heating demands. Air conditioning systems, lighting, elevators and many other devices work on electrical energy. Since this is highly refined, the primary energy savings through electricity conservation is especially high.

Energy efficiency is not the only requirement for office buildings. Healthy work and environmental conditions are just as important for the users. The so-called sick building syndrome, caused by unhealthy buildings, costs a lot of working hours and money. If buildings offer good working conditions and comfort, work productivity is increased and absences due to illness are reduced.

As with almost all buildings, office buildings are also long-term investments. In the course of its life cycle users and uses change. So that these changes can be carried out without big expenditure, office buildings must be flexible. 

Increased value through building automation

With building automation the energy efficiency in buildings can be improved with lasting effect. Furthermore, building automation dependably provides good environmental conditions and comfort. Building automation creates the basis for flexibility. Building automation lowers costs, increases the value of office real estate and sustainably lowers life cycle costs.

Building automation can integrate all control, regulating and monitoring functions in the building into one system. The separation of trades like HVAC, electrical installation, sun blinds, IT and sanitary engineering is overcome. Building automation allows the exchange of information between the trades. This is the basis for greater efficiency.

Intelligent room automation controls heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting and shade level according to demand. Intelligent room functions create potential for energy savings and optimize consumption. The primary equipment is informed at all times whether and how much energy is required. Only this energy amount needs to be provided and distributed. The superordinated building management allows effective monitoring, easy operation and offers tools for further optimization of the equipment.

Kieback&Peter offers powerful technology and comprehensive know-how for good working conditions, economy and energy efficiency for office and administrative buildings.