Who we work for · Architects and designers
For architects and designers: electrical, automation and network guidelines at the design stage
The cheapest moment to plan installations is the design. Based on the floor plans we prepare guidelines: location and size of the distribution board, cable routes, power for external shading, network and airtight installation penetrations.
- „The client wants automation but has not chosen a system yet.”
- „Blinds and shading have to be planned together with the facade.”
- „In a passive house, installations must not penetrate the airtight layer.”
Three layers
What do we combine into one system?
We design the electrical installation, automation and network together, so they work as one system with one party responsible.
Electrical
- Location and size of the distribution board
- Cable routes and boxes
- Power supply for external shading
Automation and security
- Placement of sensors and panels
- Shading against overheating
- Cabling for Loxone or Ampio
IT
- RACK cabinet and network points
- Placement of Wi-Fi access points
Construction stages
Ideally before the detailed design is made
It costs least at the design or shell stage. The later it gets, the more changes to a wired installation require chasing walls; wireless systems are the exception.
| Stage | What we do then | Cost of changes |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Guidelines for the design: distribution board, routes, external shading | lowest |
| Open shell | Conduits and penetrations without thermal bridges, Power supply for blind boxes | low |
| Closed shell (windows installed) | Blind and shading drives, Window contacts, Airtight installation penetrations | low |
| Before plastering | Cabling, Measurements, Presence at the airtightness test | medium |
| After plastering | Wireless systems (Loxone, Ampio, Somfy), Minimal wall chasing | higherapplies to wired installations; with a wireless system the cost does not increase |
| Renovation / retrofit | Assessment of the existing installation and distribution board, Wireless systems where there are no cables | higherapplies to wired installations; with a wireless system the cost does not increase |
Who does the work
What do partners do?
Some work requires other qualifications. For each of them we state clearly whether we coordinate it or recommend a partner.
We coordinate – done by a partner
Carried out by: partner carrying out airtightness tests
Airtightness test (blower door)
After the airtight layer and before finishing; we are on site and seal our own penetrations.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
At which construction stage is it best to contact you?
At the design or shell stage, before plastering. At that point we plan the distribution board and routes based on the floor plan, and changes cost least. In renovations we use wireless systems.
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