University of Zurich - Law Library

Intelligent building automation for efficient lighting and sustainable operation.

Light, knowledge and technology combined

The law library at the University of Zurich, home to over 230,000 books and 500 specialist journals, has been completely modernized as part of a comprehensive lighting refurbishment.
With the integration of TWILINE building automation - Swiss Made, the university is setting new standards in energy efficiency, comfort and sustainability.

šŸ’” Intelligent lighting control - zone-by-zone and demand-oriented

The modernization included all lighting zones in the library:
Reading areas, corridors, bookshelves, seminar rooms, cafeteria and the impressive dome lighting were equipped with the latest TWILINE technology.
This means that light is only generated where and when it is needed - automatically, precisely and energy-efficiently.

Integrated areas:

  • Reading areas with optimum workplace lighting

  • Corridors and shelving zones with dynamic presence control

  • Architectural dome lighting with automatic daylight adjustment

  • Cafeteria, seminar rooms and outdoor lighting - centrally integrated and controlled

āš™ļø Technology that thinks for itself - orchestrated by TWILINE

TWILINE building automation controls the entire lighting system via a finely networked system with more than 4,000 data points.
All lighting zones are intelligently linked, monitored and controlled in real time via 17 central units - for maximum efficiency and transparency.

Functional highlights:

  • Automatic brightness control according to daylight and opening hours

  • Presence-dependent control in corridors and ancillary areas

  • Real-time monitoring and data analysis for energy-optimized operation

  • Integration into the higher-level control system: switching times, light OFF commands and fault messages

  • Central parameterization and visualization for easy operation

šŸŒ¤ļø Efficiency, comfort & sustainability in harmony

The intelligent control system significantly reduces energy consumption while ensuring optimum lighting conditions in all areas of the library.
Precise adaptation to usage, daylight and the operating situation significantly reduces energy consumption - an important contribution to the sustainability goals of the University of Zurich.

The result:

  • Energy-efficient lighting with dynamic control

  • Comfortable, uniform lighting climate for students and staff

  • Complete integration into the building management system

  • Future-proof technology - Swiss made

šŸ§  Conclusion

The Law Library of the University of Zurich impressively demonstrates how TWILINE building automation combines energy efficiency, ease of use and sustainability.
With state-of-the-art lighting and control technology, the traditional building shines in a new light - intelligently networked, energy-optimized and ready for the future.

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