RIBA publishes guidance to demystify smart building technology
The Smart Building Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work will support anyone involved in the design of newbuild, retrofit or refurbishment projects to implement smart building technology. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published its Smart Building Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work. Developed with ScanTech Digital, Glider Technology, Kier and Hoare Lea, this free resource will support anyone […]
KNX – A Brand with Values You Can Trust: Part 2
In Part 2 of this two-part series, Yasmin Hashmi looks at the KNX approach to reliability, security, the future and the KNX community. In Part 1, I explained to the lay person what KNX is and what it does. I also outlined two of its core values, namely interoperability and backwards compatibility, both of which […]
Annual Review: KNX has all the answers
Simon Buddle looks back over significant developments for KNX in 2023 and forward into 2024, including LED control, RF radiator valves and KNX being embraced by the MDU market. Another year down and possibly time for a little reflection. It is an integral part of the new year along with resolutions, fitness regimes and of […]
KNX – A Brand with Values You Can Trust: Part 1
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Yasmin Hashmi describes to the lay-person what KNX is, what it can do, and why it can be trusted. Over the Christmas period, I have been socialising quite a bit, and when people ask me what I do, I answer that I edit a magazine dedicated to a […]
Future Market Insights expects the building automation systems industry to be worth US$96,264 million by 2033
Global Study on Building Automation Systems Industry: High Demand for Security & Surveillance Systems to Shape Market Expansion The building automation systems market size is projected to be valued at US$ 47,800 Million in 2023 and is expected to rise to US$ 96,264 Million by 2033. The sales of building automation systems are expected to […]
Ivory Egg appoints Monika Dove as UK General Manager
Independent KNX distributor expands its team in preparation for further growth Ivory Egg, the UK’s premier independent KNX distributor, announces the appointment of Monika Dove as UK General Manager as of 1st January 2024. Following successful growth, Ivory Egg has its sights firmly set on being the leading independent supplier of intelligent, open-source building technology. […]
Taking the Lead: why commissioning engineer is the ideal role for the KNX professional
Simon Buddle explains why it makes sense for the multiskilled KNX professional to take on the role of commissioning engineer in projects that involve different trades. There are days when I seem to do stuff that literally has nothing to do with my world. This morning I was fixing a two-wire door intercom system that […]
Year Roundup: KNX Association reviews 2023 and looks forward to 2024
Yasmin Hashmi asks KNX Association’s President, Vice President, CTO and CEO for their highlights of 2023 and pointers of what to look out for in 2024. Franz Kammerl, President, KNX Association Among my highlights of 2023 was the introduction of KNX IoT at both the ISH fair in Frankfurt as one of the most important […]
ProKNX and Future-Shape partner to change the way the care sector works
French company ProKNX and Future-Shape GmbH, based in Southern Germany, are pleased to announce their partnership to bring the Aragon smart speaker and innovative SensFloor® together to create an essential smart technology solution. The two award-winning companies have a long history as specialists in the smart technology sector. The Aragon smart speaker spans the divide […]
Verified Market Research expects the building automation system market to be worth US$154.25 billion by 2026
The Global Building Automation System Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.56% from 2019 to 2026, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®. The report reveals that the market was valued at USD 68.82 Billion in 2018 and is expected to reach USD 154.25 Billion by the end of the forecast period. Building Automation System Market Drivers: […]