Electrical Contracting News (ECN) May 2017 | Page 26

PROJECT
FOCUS
COMFORT IN CONTROL
We all love our creature comforts, made evident by the ever growing popularity of intelligent
homes. Claire Fletcher takes an in depth look at one family’s smart home project featuring
Niko Home Control, that covers everything from home cinema to bedtime stories.
I
n 2015, self-builders looking to
install an intelligent smart home
solution in their new 3,000ft 2 +
home, based in South Wales,
approached Niko UK to implement
Niko Home Control.
The clients live a busy, family
life and practicality and energy
measurement were top priorities to ensure
that the house was as efficient as possible.
Following an initial meeting with the
clients, Niko Home Control (NHC) was chosen
as the control solution of choice due to its
flexibility, reasonable installation cost and
sleek, smart design. NHC would be installed
to regulate the lighting, ventilation and heating
system throughout the house and garage too.
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The project included complete
electrical design and installation. Niko’s
smart home technology allows for a
fantastic range of lighting configurations,
which can enhance individual rooms and
their purpose. The clients were keen
to be able to create moods and Niko
allowed for complete customisation,
changing the feel and mood at the touch
of a button.
Heating control was a fundamental
part of the clients’ brief. The Niko Home
Control system allows for comprehensive
temperature control throughout the house.
Its intelligent system means that not all
rooms within the home need to be set to
the same temperature throughout the day.
The project took six
months to complete
from start to finish.