Trend Forum at Light + Building 2016: Classical Aesthetic Favourites Meet Futuristic Technology
The designs for new lighting products take home comforts and aesthetic refinement as their starting point. The result is an inspiring mix, concomitant with classical archetypes and futuristic technology; these are the trends for the 2016/17 season. From 13 to 18 March 2016 these trends will be translated into four home scenarios at the Light […]
KNX Christmas Message
The last days of the year are a good opportunity to look back on achievements of this year and look ahead to the challenges of the New Year.
Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung Joins the KNX Association
The goal of Grünbeck GmbH is that people worldwide have access to clean water. With know-how, products and communication Grünbeck, as a water treatment specialist, strives to implement this on a long-term basis. With the core competence “We understand water” it wants to educate both the public and water professionals about water, because this is […]
Light Control Exhibits KNX Products for Home and Building Automation at ISE 2016
Light Control will exhibit its KNX products for home and building automation at ISE 2016 for the first time in conjunction with its dealer Domonetio at stand 12-E72. Light Control is a new KNX member, based in Israel with all products made in Italy. The product range includes: – the LC-A12 and LC-A04, multi-function actuators […]
Dr. Michio Kaku Presents Friday’s Closing Keynote at ISE 2016
Friday’s Closing Keynote at ISE 2016 will be given by Dr. Michio Kaku, one of the world’s leading scientific figures. He is a recognised expert in Einstein’s unified field theory and his unparalleled skill in predicting trends affecting business, commerce and finance based on the latest scientific research. The keynote will begin at 9am, half […]
Jung Increases its Presence in the UK
Albrecht Jung GmbH & Co is restructuring its UK operation to increase its presence in the UK. Jung is a recognised market leading brand in mainland Europe and Asia with a reputation for both quality products and high-end design. Jung will be looking to emulate this position in the UK in 2016 and assert itself […]
Trade Talk: Making Sense of Energy-Saving Codes in the UK
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. It’s easy to understand why the incandescent lamp has become obsolete and it’s equally easy to see the reasons why those who knew of its failings kept them very quiet. I’m not sure that I have ever worked with a product that is 95% inefficient before and nor am […]
How to Solve it: The Lighting Table Tool for Successful Lighting Design
By George Lazos, Quantum KNX++ Training Centre. The Problem Lighting is an important part of a building’s character. Its control is crucial, as it affects the occupants’ mood and helps them experience their way of living in a more interesting way. A successful lighting design must fulfil the customer’s needs, not only functionally, but aesthetically […]
Back to Basics: The Simplicity of KNX in a Complex Environment
By Charlotte Blissett-Griffiths, Ivory Egg (UK) Ltd. With KNX celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, there has been a lot of information extolling not only the success that KNX has had, but also the amazing statistics that go with the system. The image that this creates is that KNX is an extremely powerful and versatile […]
Applications: KNX for Assisted Living
By Stephen Payne, KNX UK. More and more of us want to live in our own homes for as long as possible, whilst for others, it is important that care homes and other multi-occupancy accommodation are as safe, secure and as comfortable as possible. The term ‘Assisted living’ has come to mean giving support to […]