Schubert GmbH Uses ABB KNX Technology to Light up the Hamburg Elbe Philharmonic Hall
Hamburg’s iconic concert hall known as the Elbphilharmonie debuted earlier this year and now, when the curtain rises for concerts, atmospheric lighting is provided by ABB. In addition to the cultural center, the building houses 45 luxury apartments, a five-star hotel, restaurants and bars as well as indoor parking. Between the brick-clad base of the […]
Union Systems Offers TruSmart Brand of KNX-Based Smart Technology for Multi-Dwelling Units and Commercial Properties
Union Systems has launched its TruSmart brand, an umbrella brand for the smart technology that they integrate into multi-dwelling units and commercial properties. Since the start of this year, there has been a noticeable rise in interest from Property Developers, Architects, Building Contractors, M&E Contractors and many other building and construction professionals. All of who […]
Beemster Electrical Solutions Uses ABB KNX System to Make the Ziggo Dome One of the Most Intelligent Arenas in the World
ABB helped Beemster Electrical Solutions deliver the electrical power system, including the KNX building automation with touchscreen control, to make sure as many as 17,000 concert goers at one time stay safe, comfortable and secure. For a venue like the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, flexibility and energy efficiency are key elements to its […]
Oslo Airport’s Major Expansion, OSL T2 Uses ABB KNX Technology
Plugging in to ensure reliability Oslo Airport chose pluggable protection devices for reliable electricity supplies in its new pier and new central building. Satema has been the main supplier of electrical switchboards for the new north pier and the new departure and arrivals hall – often referred to as OSL T2. The electricity supplies, from […]
Case Study: Automation of a Self-Sufficient Eco-Apartment Complex in Slovenia using KNX
By Flavio Sanches, ComfortClick. The Ankaran complex comprises ten apartments, a concierge’s office, a wine cellar and a swimming pool. It is located in the coastal region of Slovenia, and as such, has high solar incidence and good wind power density. ComfortClick was contacted by the Ankaran project team at the end of 2015 to […]
Business Opportunities: KNX – the Perfect Backbone for Voice Control of Buildings
By Dejan Bukovnik, Voxior. The revolution of intuitive hands-free computing is already here. According to Mark Warburton of Ivory Egg, this is “the first time people have communicated with computers and machines using our own natural interface instead of a machine interface such as a keyboard, mouse or screen.” Leading the way in this revolution […]
Iridium Mobile Launches iRidium Server UMC – a KNX Multipurpose Logic Controller
Iridum Mobile has announced the European launch of iRidium server UMC, a controller for automation systems, including KNX and IoT devices. iRidium server UMC supports KNX, BACnet, Modbus and MQTT, and has a built-in Global Caché IR database. It supports javascript, block schemes, and has a built-in engine for schedules and rules. An extensive API, […]
ZF Switches & Sensors Appoints Ivory Egg as Distributor for KNX Energy Harvesting Switch Technology
ZF Switches & Sensors, a manufacturer of electromechanical switch and sensor solutions for the industrial market sector, has appointed Ivory Egg as its first distributor for their market leading KNX compatible Energy Harvesting Switching solutions. ZF manufacture a compact and highly efficient energy harvesting wireless system consisting of a generator and receiver providing network compatible […]
Enno Electronics Offers Panno S Intelligent Control Panel
Panno S, the next generation “all in one” product, is the world’s first home automation system control panel from Enno Electronics that integrates multiple protocols and is compatible with KNX bus technology. Panno S features Aircraft-grade aluminum metal with vibration feedback, adaptive 320*320 AMOLED backlit LED display, 8 zone 0 – 10 V dimming control, […]
ComfortClick Automates First LEED v4 Platinum Certified Building in Central and South America
ComfortClick, Jung and SPHERA teamed up in January 2017 to completely refurbish SPHERA’s offices in San Jose, Costa Rica in a sustainable and smart way. Equipped with Jung’s KNX installation and controlled by ComfortClick bOS software, the project was the first in Central and South America to obtain LEED v4 Platinum certification. LEED (Leadership in […]