The home automation market has developed at a rapid rate in recent years, a trend which has been partially accelerated by Covid-19 and the fact that people have been forced to spend more time in their homes due to lockdown … [READ MORE]
Simon Buddle explains why it is important for the KNX systems integrator to be involved in a project at an early stage in order to avoid detrimental deviation from the original design, and ensure a happy customer. Our buying transactions … [READ MORE]
Yasmin Hashmi reports on the recent ISE show, with summaries of KNX and other useful presentations, and links to the online videos. ISE is the largest professional AV show in the world, and this year moved to Barcelona, where an … [READ MORE]
CABA has completed the Landmark Research Project, “Intelligent Buildings and COVID-19.” CABA commissioned Frost & Sullivan, a CABA member, to evaluate the key issues and challenges presented by COVID-19 for the intelligent buildings industry. This research examined the pandemic’s immediate … [READ MORE]
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, … [READ MORE]
The global smart buildings market is projected to grow from USD 66.3 billion in 2020 to USD 108.9 billion by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.5% during the forecast period. The major drivers for the Smart … [READ MORE]
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 … [READ MORE]
BSRIA has updated its forecasts for Building Automation Controls (BACS) based on research into the major global markets. The short- term impact of COVID-19 has been significant, with the global BACS market declining by an expected 10% in 2020 instead of the … [READ MORE]
Our homes are quickly getting smarter. From smart meters helping us to better manage our energy output to smart security cameras monitoring possible criminal activity, the internet of things is quickly being built around us. By 2024, 47% and 27% … [READ MORE]
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 on my phone and some home assistant speakers dotted about the house. Please feel free … [READ MORE]
