Although it is not required to have completed any course, it helps to have knowledge of Control Engineering, Digital Electronics and Computer Networks.

- Design of control systems for intelligent buildings. - Analysis of current protocols (wired and wireless) used in smart buildings and homes. - Overview of the current market for home automation / building automation. - Development of applications: lighting, climate, security, energy efficiency (amongst others).

1. Introduction to building automation 1.1 Buildings and applications 1.2 Evolution 1.3 Actors involved 2. Basic Concepts 2.1 Interoperability 2.2 Devices 2.3 Communications 3. Regulations 3.1 REBT - Low Voltage Electrotechnical Regulations 3.2 AENOR: EA0026 2006 3.3 ICT- Common Telecommunications Infrastructure 3.4 Energy rating of buildings 4. KNX 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Physical environment 4.3 Network Structure 4.4 Communication Protocol 4.5 Facilities KNK 4.6 Programming Software: ETS 5. Other protocols 5.1 LonWorks 5.2 Backnet 6. Transmission technologies 6.1. PLC technologies 6.2. Wireless technologies 7. Control Facilities 7.1 Scada Systems. 7.2 Residential gateways. 8. Applications 8.1 Applications to lighting control 8.2 Applications to climate control 8.3 Security Applications 8.4 Domotic care 8.5 Energy Efficiency 8.6 Multimedia and home appliances

- Lectures, question resolution classes and personal work, oriented to the acquisition of theoretical knowledge (3 ECTS). - Lab and problem resolution classes and personal work, oriented to the acquisition of practical skills related to the program of the course (3 ECTS). - Assignments and student presentations. - Visits to relevant centers of interest.