Refurbishment that connects systems and digital services
At the Cappuccini residential complex in Trento, building automation supports the energy refurbishment of 14 apartments. The challenge went beyond adding remote control to individual systems: components, spaces and data had to become one coherent environment. Comfort, operational continuity and clarity for residents had to coexist with the needs of designers, installers and maintainers.
A hybrid architecture with clear responsibilities
The KNX field layer handles local functions and room control. A bOS supervisor running on ComfortClick Jigsaw PRO coordinates scenarios, interfaces and services, while Wi-Fi devices and MQTT extend the system with dedicated sensors and actuators. Separating local control from software orchestration keeps essential functions autonomous and makes the system easier to evolve.
Turning data into building behaviour
Radiant heating and cooling, humidity, solar shading and window or door status are treated as connected elements. Control logic relates environmental conditions, open windows and plant availability. Supervision presents controls, indicators and historical trends across devices, supporting everyday use, verification and diagnosis.
Project management and field integration
Project360 developed the overall architecture, selected components and protocols, led system integration and built the supervision frontend. It also managed the client relationship and coordinated suppliers and professionals during on-site delivery. Specialist electrical work, KNX configuration and technical site responsibilities remained with the respective partners.
Public funding within the project
The initiative formed part of a Superbonus 110% programme. The case illustrates the value of connecting the incentive, building requirements, engineering choices and delivery capacity from the outset. Funding becomes a lever for a governed innovation programme rather than an isolated objective.
A transferable method
The approach applies to residential portfolios, hospitality and other managed buildings: assigning the right responsibility to each layer, designing integrations before configuration and documenting decisions allow systems and software to evolve together with greater clarity.