Outlook for 2022: KNX Powers On
Yasmin Hashmi summarises interviews with the KNX Association and a selection of its members to see why KNX is so popular around the world, and what its direction of travel will be during 2022. Whatever the challenge, be it a pandemic or catastrophic climate change, KNX is up to the job. The resourceful KNX community […]
Interview: Joost Demarest on KNX Secure
With the threat of hacking ever-present, KNX Association has developed KNX Secure – a robust security solution for wired, wireless and IP-based installations. In this exclusive interview with KNXtoday, KNX Association CFO & CTO, Joost Demarest, talks strategy and implementation. KNXtoday: Why is security a priority for KNX Association? JD: In the past, there was […]
Show Report: KNXperience 2021 conference highlights
The second KNXperience took place online over three days from 28-30 September 2021. Yasmin Hashmi picks highlights from the conference presentations. Opening Speech: KNX is Innovation, Innovation is KNX Franz Kammerl, President, KNX Association, opened proceedings by saying how innovation is the DNA of KNX. He then announced key innovations, including the highlight of KNXperience […]
KNXperience 2021 Show Preview: THE event of the year for smart homes and buildings
Yasmin Hashmi previews the not-to-be-missed KNX event of the year, KNXperience, and gives some insider info on what visitors can expect and what the highlights will be. Held for the first time last year, KNXperience was created by KNX Association in response to pandemic restrictions and the cancellation of the Light +Building trade show normally […]
Show Report: KNX AV Conference 8 and 9 June 2021
Yasmin Hashmi reports on the first KNX AV Conference, with useful summaries of presentations and panel discussions, and links to the online videos. Building on the momentum generated by the recent ISE show, KNX Association hosted the first KNX AV Conference on 8 and 9 June 2021. The online experience was a rich mixture of […]
Exploiting KNX Data: monitoring telegrams using graphs to add value to your installation
Andy Ellis explains how data generated from a KNX system can be used in graphical form to provide greater insight into a system’s performance to benefit installers and clients. The article also contains useful practical examples. KNX is such a versatile, robust system that, in my view, it should be specified as an integral part […]
Case Study: KNX controls Amerikalinje, Tripadvisor’s no.1 hotel in Oslo
Mikkel André Markmann describes the KNX automation system that completed the conversion of this historic building into a luxury and energy-efficient hotel. The old headquarters of Den Norske Amerikalinje (Norwegian America Line) in Oslo, Norway, was renovated into a luxury hotel by Nordic Property Management between 2018-2019. Tratec Teknikken AS, the Norwegian electrical, plumbing and […]
Energy Management with KNX: from energy efficiency to full management in a digitalising world
Casto Cañavate explains how the focus is changing from simple energy efficiency to strategies for a sustainable world through digitalisation and energy management using KNX. There has definitely been a positive change in people’s approach to being more energy efficient and sustainable. Thirty years ago, these issues were nowhere on the agenda. A decade later, […]
The IP-BLiS Initiative: preparing digitalised buildings for a cyber-secure future
Yasmin Hashmi of KNXtoday explains why a host of international standards have joined together to facilitate a cyber-secure future in smart buildings. The imperative for the digitalisation of buildings is clear; they generate nearly 40% of annual greenhouse gas emissions, and thanks to the COVID pandemic, places of work and leisure are having to be […]
Business Opportunities: long-term service and maintenance contracts
Professional installer and service engineer, Andy Ellis, focuses on the longevity of KNX systems and explores the benefits of service and maintenance contracts. KNX recently celebrated its 30th birthday. It is remarkable to think that there are KNX installations out there that are decades old, yet are still relevant. Indeed, our service team regularly attends […]