Energy Efficiency: controlling window coverings intelligently using KNX
According to the UN Environment Programme, buildings use about 40% of global energy, so Andy Ellis looks at how controlling window coverings intelligently can help
Independent Living: KNX meets assistive technology
Andy Ellis looks at how standard KNX technology can be used to help elderly and disabled people have control over their environments, and gives some
Thinking Ahead: KNX offers an opportunity for landlords, including damage limitation
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Pull up a sandbag and let me tell you a story – it’s about mains pressure water. One of
A Fresh Perspective: three ways that KNX changed my opinion of ‘smart’
By Luke Thomas, Ivory Egg. Until joining Ivory Egg, my idea of a smart home was smart plugs, off-the-shelf ‘intelligent’ lightbulbs, a few clever widgets
Case Study: world’s largest sports air dome completed in one month
By Flavio Sanches, ComfortClick. Connacht GAA (Connacht Provincial Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association) is the governing body for Gaelic games that are played in
Programming Tips: keeping KNX push buttons in sync with the controlled circuit
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. When controlling lights individually with KNX, a common complaint is that the buttons don’t correctly show the status of the
The New Reality: using KNX to create virus-conscious buildings by treating internal spaces as a single environment
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. One of the immediate impacts that the pandemic will have on our industry is changes to the specifications on new
Future-proofing: beware of smart home products with a limited lifespan
By Paul Foulkes, Theben and KNX UK. Not having to worry whether your technology is functioning as it should, whether it be your car starting,
View from America: KNX is key to the ultimate guest experience
By Philip R. Juneau, ATC. The hospitality market has shown consistent, significant growth over the years, and has been moving towards the highest end of
View from America: KNX as the future standard for the USA
By Philip R. Juneau, ATC. As this is the inaugural article for my ‘View from America’ column, I’d like to be upfront about my main
