Allani Children's Hospice, Riedbach BE

Intelligent building automation for a special home

A place of security - technologically and humanly united

On August 13, 2024, the Allani Children's Hospice - the first of its kind in Switzerland - officially opened its doors.
After intensive renovation work, a place was created in the listed farmhouse in Riedbach BE that offers relief and security to families with seriously ill children - equipped with the intelligent, sustainable and future-oriented TWILINE - Swiss Made building automation system.

💡 Light, climate & shading - perfectly coordinated

TWILINE technology creates a harmonious combination of function, well-being and energy efficiency in the children's hospice.
All rooms are equipped with energy-optimized room temperature control, architecturally coordinated lighting and shading moods and automatic weather protection functions.

Integrated functions:

  • Room temperature control with energy optimization

  • Dynamic lighting and shading control according to time of day and usage

  • Weather-dependent safety functions

  • Automatic scene control for lighting scenes

  • Central monitoring and intuitive operation

⚙️ Technology that thinks for itself - orchestrated by TWILINE

From electrical planning to commissioning, the project was implemented by our TWILINE Solution Partner Aerni Elektro AG Bern.
The combination of TWILINE control panels, sensors, shading systems and lighting control ensures smooth processes and maximum comfort - reliably and energy-efficiently.

Functional highlights:

  • Complete system for lighting, shading, climate control and security

  • Intelligent control logic with presence, brightness and temperature sensors

  • Visualization and operation via central touch panels

  • Integration of a photovoltaic system (50 kWp) with 45 kVA emergency storage power for uninterrupted operation

  • Sustainable energy supply with automatic prioritization of consumers

🌤️ Comfort, safety & sustainability in harmony

The TWILINE system enables optimum conditions for residents and staff.
Whether it's soft lighting in the evening, automatic shading during the day or a constant room climate - everything happens imperceptibly in the background and contributes to a calm, safe environment.

The result:

  • Energy-efficient, safe and stable operation

  • Individually coordinated room and lighting scenes

  • Emergency power operation for uninterrupted supply

  • Sustainable building technology - Swiss Made

🧠 Conclusion

The Allani Children's Hospice is more than just a building - it is a temporary home for children, siblings and parents.
Thanks to the intelligent TWILINE building automation system, a place of peace, security and reliability has been created.
Up to eight families can live here in an environment that combines technical perfection with human warmth.

Many thanks to the allani Children's Hospice Bern Foundation, Aerni Elektro AG Bern and all those involved for their excellent cooperation and trust in TWILINE technology.

TWILINE - Intelligent building automation for an energy-efficient and sustainable future.
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