SELVE Home in Action: Smart System Comfortably Controls Screens in a Stylish Penthouse

With 148 m² of living space and a 97 m² terrace, the couple enjoys an exceptional view of Hamont while living in a new, barrier-free penthouse that is "already prepared for aging." After decades of work, they now live their dream: regular vacations and plenty of freedom at home in a stylishly designed, high-quality apartment with every imaginable comfort.

Premium Windows & Screens

The character of the penthouse is defined by its expansive windows. The black aluminum frames come from Belgian window manufacturer Profel, a long-time SELVE customer like the renowned sunshade producer Wilms. From their Meerhout headquarters, Wilms custom-designed and manufactured the zip screens, now providing optimal light and sun protection for the van Hornes. "The screens keep the heat out in summer, eliminating the need for energy-hungry air conditioning," they report. The functional, black sunshade fabric is light-transmitting and semi-transparent, yet highly heat-repellent. "Our home is bright even with the screens down," the couple shares. For privacy, the screens are equally advantageous, blocking unwanted views. The screen casings, integrated into the façade, are invisible from outside, adding an aesthetic advantage.

The 13 zip screens operate with SELVE drives, utilizing SE Plus radio motors for reliable operation. SELVE Home, combined with commeo radio technology, ensures convenient control. "When the sun shines, our home is automatically protected from overheating, without us lifting a finger," says the couple. SELVE Home autonomously adjusts the screens based on sunrise and sunset, enhancing living comfort, saving energy, and providing security through monitoring. The SELVE app allows them to check the screen status remotely, take manual control if necessary, and simulate presence. "Everything works flawlessly and makes our daily life easier," Henk van Horne affirms. SELVE’s Benelux Sales Manager Oliver Rentmeister provided initial setup support, helping program the controls and integrating sensors.

To protect their premium zip-screen system, the van Hornes ensured it is shielded from damage due to strong wind or frost. commeo WSRF sensors were installed on two façade sides, automatically adjusting screens based on weather conditions. Rentmeister set the thresholds and added two commeo radio transmitters for manual operation when needed. "These features are rarely used; SELVE Home and the sensors handle everything for a fully automated experience," Rentmeister concludes. Yvonne and Henk van Horne are "very satisfied" with SELVE's technical support and the radio products. They appreciate the intelligent solution from Lüdenscheid, which lets them access their system conveniently from anywhere in the world via smartphone or tablet.

Über Selve

SELVE ist Weltmarkführer im Bereich Rollladengurtwickler und gefragter Antriebs- und Steuerungsspezialist in den Bereichen Rollladen und textiler Sonnenschutz. Mit Sitz im sauerländischen Lüdenscheid steht SELVE als mittelständisches Familienunternehmen für eine hohe Kompetenz in der Entwicklung und Produktion von Rollladenbauteilen sowie innovativen Antrieben und Steuerungen für den Sonnenschutz. Das Unternehmen wurde bereits im Jahr 1866 - vor über 150 Jahren - am aktuellen Standort gegründet und befindet sich noch heute im Besitz der Gründerfamilie.