HKB - Bern University of Applied Sciences

Energy Efficiency Meets Innovation

As part of its repurposing, the four-story building of the Bern University of the Arts (HKB) underwent comprehensive modernization and energy optimization.

With approximately 18 classrooms, creative workshops, and studios, as well as several group rooms, the building sets new standards in energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability thanks to TWILINE building automation – Swiss Made.

💡 Lighting, Climate & Shading – Perfectly Integrated

The TWILINE system intelligently controls lighting, shading, and ventilation according to demand.

The position of the sun, occupancy, and daylight are automatically taken into account to ensure an optimal indoor climate with minimal energy consumption.

The TWILINE system automatically takes into account the position of the sun, occupancy, and daylight to ensure an optimal indoor climate with minimal energy consumption. Integrated functions:

• Sun-position-controlled automatic shading for awnings, blinds, and windows

• Daylight-dependent lighting with presence and brightness sensors

• Energy-efficient corridor and group room lighting with dimming and reset

• Automatic night cooling to utilize natural night air

• Intelligent data recording and analysis for operational optimization

⚙️ Technology that thinks for itself – orchestrated by TWILINE

TWILINE building automation connects all building services into a central, dynamic system.

The combination of sensors, controls, and intelligent data analysis creates an optimized interplay of climate, light, and energy.

Functional Highlights:

• Automated ventilation with night cooling logic

• Presence and light sensors for individual room control

• Central data analysis for energy optimization

• Visualization via touch panel and web interface

• Low-maintenance, modular architecture – Swiss Made

🌤️ Sustainability, Comfort & Future-Proof

The HKB building uses natural resources efficiently and creates ideal working and learning conditions.

Through night cooling, adaptive shading, and intelligent lighting control, energy consumption is sustainably reduced – without compromising comfort.

The result:

• Reduced energy demand through automated control

• Optimal indoor climate in all weather conditions

• Transparent data basis for operation and optimization

• Sustainable building automation for long-term efficiency

🧠 Conclusion

The Bern University of Applied Sciences (HKB) exemplifies how TWILINE building automation combines technological innovation and sustainability.

With intelligent features like night cooling, dynamic shading, and automated lighting control, a building is created that saves energy, increases comfort, and remains future-proof.

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

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