Smart Building Services Introduces KNXdrive4u at KNXperience
Cordless, energy havrvesting valve drive for convector heating with KNX-RF S-mode technology Smart Building Services is taking part in the KNXperience event and introduces a world premiere with KNXdrive4u – the first KNX RF S Valve Drive. KNX has been a worldwide standard in wired building automation for 30 years. The focus here is on […]
Siemens Launches New RDG200 KNX Thermostat Range
Built-in sensors, control functions, input/output and flexible power supply in one device Open KNX communication for integration from simple to advanced building management systems New slim and smooth design with touch buttons and rotary knob Fast installation and commissioning with the new ‘PCT Go’ app Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is launching its new RDG200 thermostat […]
ABB Offers Tenton 3-in-1 KNX Room Control Device
The right sensor saves energy, costs and time with three-in-one functionality When it comes to building automation, achieving energy saving and cost reduction without sacrificing design depends heavily on the functionality and flexibility of products. Modern building automation is an important component and a must have for operating private or commercial property efficiently and sustainably. […]
View from America: strategies for a safer and more humane built environment
By Philip R. Juneau. Thanks to COVID-19, we are experiencing change in so many ways, which has left us feeling uneasy, to say the least. As we very cautiously enter back into social and business environments, we are not sure what our future interactions will be like. With so much information being thrown our way, […]
The New Reality: using KNX to create virus-conscious buildings by treating internal spaces as a single environment
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. One of the immediate impacts that the pandemic will have on our industry is changes to the specifications on new projects. Even if the current coronavirus crisis comes to a quick close (which looks increasing unlikely), building specifications are still likely to be adapted to include some of the lessons […]
Wellness: the WELL building standard, clean air and KNX
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Fresh air ought to be a given – something that is taken for granted, simply part of the world we live in. If you live in the Alps or an idyllic backwater in Wales or Scotland, then you can be pretty sure that the quality of the air you […]
Saving the Planet: the all-electric house
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. So, I have officially ridden more miles on my bicycle this month than I have driven in my van, and with this hot weather, the shower has been in use a lot. We have been encouraged for years to have a shower rather than a bath – and for […]
View from America: mitigating coronavirus transmission via HVAC
By Philip R. Juneau. Believe it or not, the average person spends around 90% of their life indoors; and these days that percentage may be even higher. With staying at home and social distancing being mandatory (or at least desirable) in many parts of the world, my hope is that you all remain safe and […]
Looking Past the Current Crisis: practical examples of helping the environment with KNX
By Yasmin Hashmi, KNXtoday. As I write, the world is facing two obvious crises; COVID-19 and the climate. In both cases, the most pressing imperative is to save lives. The second, arguably, is to balance a sustainable world economy with a healthy environment. This is where KNX plays an important role. My publisher, Stella Plumbridge […]
ABB Adds Cylon Controls to its Smart Buildings Portfolio
ABB has acquired Cylon Controls Ltd. (Cylon). The acquisition enhances ABB Electrification business’ position in the commercial buildings segment. Dublin-headquartered Cylon, which has approximately 100 employees, provides building automation and HVAC control solutions, delivering operational efficiency, energy and comfort solutions for commercial and retail buildings, schools and healthcare facilities. Speaking about the portfolio additions to […]