China Approves KNX as GB/T 20965-2013 National Standard for Home and Building Control
In April 2013, the National Standardization Management Committee of the People Republic of China, formally approved “The Technical Specification of HBES Control Network – Home and Building Control System”, as standard number of GB / T 20965-2013. To promote this historic event, the Standardization Technical Committee (SAC/TC124) organized a press conference at the Diaoyutai State […]
The Crystal, a Sustainable Cities Initiative by Siemens, Uses KNX Intelligent Building Controls
KNX intelligent building controls are an integral part of The Crystal, a Sustainable Cities Initiative by Siemens. The building was designed to achieve top scores on the international assessments for energy-efficient buildings. These include BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) which is the world’s foremost environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings – […]
KNX Helps Achieve Class A Building Performance of BS EN 15232
KNX UK Association Board Member Andy Davis discusses the implications of BS EN 15232 on achieving effective building automation and energy efficiency throughout the life-cycle of a building. He explains why KNX represents the most efficient means of implementing the approved Document and achieving Class A building performance. According to figures from the International Energy […]
HAI by Leviton Announces KNX Gateway
HAI by Leviton announced today the launch of its KNX Gateway, an interface allowing HAI by Leviton’s Omni and Lumina Ethernet-based controllers to communicate with and control KNX devices through KNX’s standardised network communications BUS protocol. Lighting devices, temperature and energy management, motors for window coverings, shades, shutters and more are among the many KNX […]
KNX Supports WorldSkills Leipzig 2013
WorldSkills Leipzig 2013 is delighted to announce that KNX is to support the Competition. As Skill Presenter, KNX association, consisting of leading companies active in many fields of home and building control, will provide the equipment for the competition skill Electrical Installations. The competition of this skill will be based on the worldwide standard of […]
TÜV Rheinland Partners KNX Association on Product Testing in Asia, Europe and North America
TÜV Rheinland signed a partnership with the KNX Association and will now offer product testing according to the KNX standard in Asia, Europe and North America. Within the cooperation, TÜV Rheinland intends to support the recognition and the internationalization process of the KNX technology with its global network. TÜV Rheinland is also going to host […]
KNX Association Exhibits at ISH 2013 Trade Fair for Bathroom Design, Home Comfort and Environmentally Friendly Building-Services Technology
KNX Association Exhibits at ISH 2013 Trade Fair for Bathroom Design, Home Comfort and Environmentally Friendly Building-Services Technology 12 – 16 March, Frankfurt am Main Hall 10.3 stand A49 Held at Messe Frankfurt every two years, ISH is the world’s leading trade fair for the bathroom experience, building services, energy, air conditioning and renewable energies. […]
KNX Presents New Visualisation, Remote Communication and AV Applications at ISE 2013
Stand 7S200, ISE 2013 Intelligent building systems technology based on the KNX standard provides variable control of multimedia technology throughout the entire home and building. KNX manufacturers are developing solutions for so-called multi-room systems which are becoming increasingly simple and convenient – for both the user as well as the installer. At the fair “Integrated […]
KNX Association Welcomes Fujitsu General as 300th Member
The interest for the KNX system, the worldwide standard for home and building control, enshrined in the ISO/IEC 14543-3 series, continues to grow. The community around this technology, known for its high degree of interoperability between products of different manufacturers and different application domains, was recently proud to welcome the 300th manufacturer joining its ranks, […]
BSRIA European Smart Home Market Study Finds KNX the Most Popular Protocol with More Than 70% of Total Market Value
KNX is the most popular protocol in European markets sharing more than 70% of the total market value. BSRIA are pleased to present the results of their European Smart Home Market Study, which includes six in-depth reports on different European markets (Germany, France, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Norway) and the summarising Pan-European Report. In BSRIA’s smart […]