Heat Control: using sensors to move from the subjective to the empirical

Simon Buddle explains how investing in some basic temperature sensing equipment can avoid climate control issues with customers and provide supportive data to the KNX professional. Temperature is probably one of the most emotive areas, in our world, with which we deal. Any parent will know the challenge of trying to keep a coat on […]

KNX HVAC Solutions Conference: Day 1

In the first of this two-part series, Yasmin Hashmi summarises the presentations given on Day 1 of the recent online KNX HVAC Solutions Conference, held on 30 and 31 March 2021. KNX is a future-proof standardised technology that works in all areas of home and building control automation, including HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning). […]

KNX HVAC Solutions Conference: Day 2

In the second of this two-part series, Yasmin Hashmi summarises the presentations given on Day 2 of the recent online KNX HVAC Solutions Conference, held on 30 and 31 March 2021. As with Day 1 of the KNX HVAC Solutions Conference hosted by the KNX Association, Day 2 commenced with a couple of introductory sessions […]

Theben Offers Solutions for KNX Room Climate Control

A KNX installation only makes real sense if it is used for building automation across rooms. For instance, for temperature control in six classrooms. No matter whether the control is centralized or decentralized. Theben has the right solution with various designs of heating actuators. In the classrooms, the CO2 sensor AMUN 716 S KNX measures […]

Working from Home: bringing the home office up to standard using KNX

With so many more people working from home thanks to the pandemic, Simon Buddle discusses how KNX can be used to facilitate a safe and healthy environment. In spare bedrooms across the world, people have set up their temporary offices. The neighbour across the road has become the nearest thing I have to a work […]

Siemens Ensures Sustainability and Safety of The Circle Complex at Zurich Airport

Building technology installed in all rooms of “The Circle” complex End-to-end solution for energy supply of all buildings Certified LEED Platinum by the US Green Building Council The Circle at Zurich Airport is a new 30,000 m2 building complex that features shops, restaurants, services, hotels and a conference center under one roof. Siemens installed over […]

Eelectron Announces New Universal Fancoil Controller TC57A01KNX

Eelectron is glad to announce the extension of its KNX products portfolio dedicated to HVAC with the new Universal Fancoil Controller TC57A01KNX. The device has 3 0-10 V outputs and 3×16 A relays. Two 0-10 V outputs are dedicated to the management of proportional valves, variable speed management be done with the third 0-10 V output or […]

View from America: KNX and intelligent renovation

Our U.S. Correspondent, Philip Juneau, discusses how a KNX system in a renovation or retrofit application is the most cost-effective, time-efficient and future-proof platform, assuring transparency and operational effectiveness for the building owner. In today’s world, we are faced with a multitude of technology choices, ranging from how we purchase our goods, navigate ourselves to […]

Elsner Elektronik Introduces CasaConnect KNX Central Unit for Smart KNX Buildings

The new Smart Home & Living solution for more living comfort, security and energy efficiency in the KNX world is the central unit CasaConnect KNX. Using the touch screen and the smartphone app, effortless central operation of the building technology is possible. The central unit is communicative right from the set-up stage: the service technician […]

Elsner Elektronik Announces KNX eTR Push-Button Series for Price-Conscious Building Projects

The design of the KNX eTR 101 forms the basis for the new KNX eTR series. This means a fresh design, intuitive and internationally usable and awarded the iF Design Award 2020 and the Red Dot Award: Best of the Best 2019.That makes the series not only suitable for private residential buildings, but also and in particular for offices, public buildings and hotels with a […]