ᐅ If Building Again – What Would You Do Differently?

Well, something like the house from the recently discussed ARD film. A large open-plan living area with kitchen and a terrace in front. The rest is then one level below.

Mycraft schrieb:

Well, something like the house from the recently discussed ARD film. A large open-plan living area with kitchen and terrace in front. The rest is then one floor below.

In this context, my husband suggested I look up Coober Pedy. I have to admit, that’s a bit too extreme for me—I do appreciate natural daylight, even if I’m not the typical type. Still, it was interesting to see what kind of housing exists around the world.

Mycraft schrieb:

This is not a problem. The solar controller (not the panels) communicates directly with the dishwasher, washing machine, etc., and if these appliances are loaded, they will turn on and perform their tasks.

A follow-up question regarding this somewhat older post: How does this work? What is this function called for dishwashers and similar appliances?

kati1337 schrieb:

My husband recommended that I google Coober Pedy in this context.

Hobbits!! <3 Finally found the Shire, although the condition looks like after reaching the 5°C (41°F) mark.

HoisleBauer22 schrieb:

A quick question about this somewhat older post: How does something like this work? What is this function called in dishwashers and similar appliances?

This is done with intelligent energy management or demand-responsive consumption control, and so on. You can call it whatever you like. And no, this is no longer a thing of the future but a reality today. There are many approaches now.

To distribute or store the sometimes fluctuating energy from on-site energy generators within the building according to demand and to achieve maximum efficiency, an overarching control system is required to manage the energy supply — a so-called energy management system.

Energy management is a commonly used term to describe the measurement of energy flows, where actions to save energy are based on analyzing those measurements. The core function is the fully automatic regulation of energy flows within the building.

For this purpose, the energy management system monitors the energy demand for heating and electricity of all consumers in the building and controls production devices like combined heat and power units, heat pumps, etc., dictating their operating output. Thermal and electrical storage systems are charged or discharged selectively. Taking weather forecasts into account, it can prioritize which energy generators supply power during specific times of the day.

For example, large consumers are only connected to the grid when there is an energy surplus (such as solar power from the building’s own roof). Of course, it is still possible to operate the devices manually or remotely in the usual way at any time.

Mycraft schrieb:

to operate remotely

Please forgive my amateur question, but how do I connect/control my standard Siemens device with this energy management system?