Global technology leader ABB has successfully deployed its full building automation system - that can control everything from public areas to individual living spaces - at a residential building in Dubai, UAE.

The system was implemented in the 35-storey Volante Tower in co-ordination with ABB's systems integrator customer Ultimate Solutions, said a statement from the company.

The Volante Tower comprises 45 exceptional apartments, all with sweeping waterfront views overlooking the Dubai canal and the Burj Khalifa.

The apartments include a combination of half floor two-bedroom units at 5,000 sq ft and whole floor five- bedroom units at 10,000 sq ft. The tower also boasts a club where residents can enjoy a spa, gym, swimming pool, café and cinema.

The common areas, including corridors, are fitted with sensors in order to decrease wasted energy and improve efficiency up to 30 per cent. Meanwhile, the apartments are individually kitted out with smart home management systems that offer full control of the AC, blinds, lights and music.

"We are delighted with the great job done in Volante by our systems integrator, Ultimate Solutions," remarked Michael Lotfy, the head of Building Automation, for Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) at ABB.

"Together we have managed to deliver a state-of-the-art solution, that not only saves more than 30 per cent of the energy consumption, but it also controls each apartment at the touch of a button: from the smart phone or the tablet, with maximum comfort, safety and luxury at the same time," stated Lofty.

Due to the prestigious nature of the residence, the developer wanted to offer its residents an original design in terms of aesthetics and functionality, he noted.

ABB was therefore the partner of choice based on its bespoke glass keypads, with KNX technology, he added.

According to him, ABB had previously worked with Ultimate Solutions on a luxury apartment building in the Dubai Marina, Le Rêve.

"I have worked with ABB on several projects in the past, so they were my natural choice for Volante, and I was not disappointed," remarked Jana Malhas, the managing director of Ultimate Solutions.  
 
"Throughout the project they went out of their way to make sure that we received the highest level of support and bespoke solutions that please a very sophisticated client base. I look forward to many more projects with ABB in the future," he added.-TradeArabia News Service