There are no other types of buildings that have such diverse and complex requirements
as accommodation facilities and this for a number of reasons due to the function
they perform and the objectives for which they are built and managed. First of all,
this category includes a great variety of activities, linked by the fact that they off er
organised hospitality: besides the classic hotels there are residences, distributed
hotels, bed & breakfasts and holiday farms, congress and spa centres, motels and
guesthouses, tourist villages and holiday homes; many needs in common with these
also have other buildings such as university campuses, residences for the elderly,
guest houses or hostels. By its very nature, accommodation is uniformly distributed
throughout the territory: the facilities are located in almost every geographical
and climatic area: from the high mountains to the coastal areas of lakes and seas,
passing through medieval villages and metropolitan centres, rural areas and cities
of art. Each structure has particular needs, depending on the type of hospitality
off ered: for tourist, work or study reasons; for short or prolonged periods; for local
or international guests; for seasonal employment. Some of these facilities consist of
a single building, others of a group of buildings, even with diff erent uses. In addition
to areas for individual use, such as guest rooms, there are areas open to the public,
such as lobbies, bars, restaurants or conference rooms. More and more hotels are
also equipped with swimming pools, spas, fi tness areas or wellness centres. Finally, it
should not be forgotten that these facilities are also places of work and include offi ces,
technical rooms and areas reserved for service personnel. In addition to all this, there
are the contemporary requirements of buildings: a high class of energy effi ciency,
comfort and well-being in all possible situations, environmental sustainability, low
operating costs and easy maintenance. With such a variety of situations and complex
requirements, only a fl exible and high-performance building automation system such
as Ekinex, based on the open KNX standard, can provide adequate answers and tailor-
made solutions.
Accomodation facilities
HOTEL SOLUTIONS
HOTEL SOLUTIONS
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