Tuesday, 2 December 2025
A long-unused heating plant in Třinec has been redeveloped into a large indoor golf training centre that opened earlier this year. The facility, known as the Třinec Golf Arena, now serves youth players and the public and is described by the operator as one of the largest training sites of its type in Europe. The project combines sports uses with digital building management, relying on an automation system supplied by Loxone to coordinate lighting, access, and other operational functions.
The redevelopment required centralised control of dozens of lighting circuits across the complex. A single interface at the reception desk allows staff to adjust lighting throughout the building, while sensors automate routine switching. According to Pavel Lískovec, Loxone’s director for Eastern Europe, “The system can also respond to the intensity of daylight and current game requirements. The result is impressive lighting scenes that enhance the atmosphere of the game while optimizing energy consumption.”
The same system is used for security and nightly cleaning. Limited access can be granted to specific areas, and all doors and windows are automatically secured once work is completed. “Thanks to automation, cleaning is much more efficient – the cleaning lady only has access to designated areas, and after she leaves, the entire building is automatically locked,” said Jan Szkandera, who implemented the solution. He noted that the system also triggers alerts if an unauthorised entry occurs.
The site also includes a photovoltaic installation and charging points for electric vehicles, with full integration into the automation system planned to support future energy-management functions.
The Golf Arena project has been recognised in two regional and national competitions focused on construction and redevelopment. The new facility was financed by a private investor, Ján Moder, and did not use public funding. Since opening, it has attracted visitors from across the Czech Republic and abroad.
