By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Here we are again. The lull in London traffic is over until Christmas, the intensity of the sun is on the wane, evenings are drawing in, and the long grey approaches. But before it … [READ MORE]
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. Having just been at the KNX training conference in Helsinki, it was great to meet tutors and training centre organisers from around the world. There was a lot of talk about the future of KNX … [READ MORE]
Graham Oliver has been involved with security for most of his career. He formed a systems integration company called Smart3 Intelligent Homes Ltd, not because AV was his passion, but because he saw a need for having high-quality security as … [READ MORE]
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. In our constant strive to keep the Ivory Egg office up to date, we have just installed a weather station. The one we chose is the Gira Weather Station Plus (also available from INSTA and … [READ MORE]
By Flavio Sanches, ComfortClick. The Ankaran complex comprises ten apartments, a concierge’s office, a wine cellar and a swimming pool. It is located in the coastal region of Slovenia, and as such, has high solar incidence and good wind power … [READ MORE]
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. Temperature is a funny thing. The difference between being comfortable and too hot is a very fine margin, but when the threshold is crossed, it’s suddenly way too hot! The fluctuating temperature in the UK … [READ MORE]
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Feedback takes many forms, from the HR (Human Resources) interview or personal appraisal (urgh – not my cup of tea), to the nostalgic car driver who loves the feedback they get from the road … [READ MORE]
By Neil Grant, The Harris Grant Group of Companies. Located in Central London, Five and Six Connaught Place were merged by residential property developer Redrow Homes London into a development of five lateral and two duplex apartments. With a value … [READ MORE]
By Nikita Thompson, Hughes Electra Limited. To see a building be transformed from nothing into a fully-controllable apartment and thinking ‘I was involved in making that happen’ is really rewarding. This industry provides fantastic opportunities for women, but as a … [READ MORE]
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. It is once more the turning of the season’s tides. The long grey is finally giving up and the days are, at last, beginning to brighten and lengthen. And with it comes the day-by-day … [READ MORE]