Wellness: the WELL building standard, clean air and KNX
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Fresh air ought to be a given – something that is taken for granted, simply part of the world we live in. If you live in the Alps or an idyllic backwater in Wales or Scotland, then you can be pretty sure that the quality of the air you […]
Dealing with Pandemics: using sensors for smarter, more adaptable cities
By Cedrik Neike, Siemens Smart Infrastructure. The coronavirus pandemic is a new experience for every one of us. It has changed life as we know it – at work, at home and for public interactions. As some countries start to ease restrictions on public life, how can we go back to ‘normal’ while still maintaining […]
Black Lives Matter: in our industry too
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. With the global protests against police brutality and racism, I’ve decided to step away from my usual subjects. Although this isn’t my story to tell, I believe we should all be making a stand, otherwise change will never happen. We all have a role to play in ensuring equal rights […]
Keeping your Distance: offering customers peace of mind through KNX remote access
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. With everything that’s been going on over the last few months, it’s easy to forget the change of seasons, especially for those that have been on the strictest of lockdowns. As we start to see a relaxation of restrictions, it feels like we are all leaving our homes to a […]
Saving the Planet: the all-electric house
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. So, I have officially ridden more miles on my bicycle this month than I have driven in my van, and with this hot weather, the shower has been in use a lot. We have been encouraged for years to have a shower rather than a bath – and for […]
View from America: mitigating coronavirus transmission via HVAC
By Philip R. Juneau. Believe it or not, the average person spends around 90% of their life indoors; and these days that percentage may be even higher. With staying at home and social distancing being mandatory (or at least desirable) in many parts of the world, my hope is that you all remain safe and […]
The Next Step: Services with KNX
By Yasmin Hashmi, KNXtoday. The built environment touches on almost every aspect of human life, from home to healthcare to education, leisure, commerce and industry. In this era of major challenges, KNX is showing how technology can help shape a new relationship between buildings and the wider world, that benefit both occupants and service providers. […]
Looking Past the Current Crisis: practical examples of helping the environment with KNX
By Yasmin Hashmi, KNXtoday. As I write, the world is facing two obvious crises; COVID-19 and the climate. In both cases, the most pressing imperative is to save lives. The second, arguably, is to balance a sustainable world economy with a healthy environment. This is where KNX plays an important role. My publisher, Stella Plumbridge […]
Coronavirus: making the most of the lockdown
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. The sun is out and filling the air with that early spring warmth. The green shoots of new life are emerging across the country. The long grey of winter is receding and thankfully, so are the waters that have flooded and devastated so many lives and homes across the […]
Virtual Show: a selection of Spring KNX product previews and launches
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. With everything going on around the world, it is really inspiring to see the way people and communities are working together to support each other and those that are less able or fortunate. Even seeing how businesses are reacting is a source of positivity, with a huge number of companies […]