Case Study: Leicester University Centre for Medicine uses KNX to Reach Passivhaus Standard
By Jon Payne, Entech. The new Centre for Medicine at the University of Leicester is home to the College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology departments. It will replace an existing structure on the same site and has been designed to reduce annual energy bills by 80%. This outstanding project won both Best Commercial Project […]
Datec Electronic Offers Flush-Mounted KNX/DALI Gateway
The KNX / DALI Gateway is a device for controlling and monitoring up to 8 DALI ballast. With its KNX input which is transformed into a DALI signal it is not necessary to have complex electrical installations, and due to its decentralized housing it can be installed near the lighting equipment to avoid additional costs […]
Janus Technology Releases Control4 KNX Universal Thermostat Driver
Janus Technology, the Cambridge-‐based software consultancy, has announced the immediate release of a new Control4 KNX Universal thermostat driver. KNX has standardised bus communication, allowing devices from over 300 manufacturers across 37 countries to inter-‐operate. However, there is little standardisation as to what features the devices provide and how they are controlled. The approach Janus […]
Trade Talk: Upgrades in Existing Buildings and those Difficult-to-get-to Places
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Well it’s back to reality for most of us I’m sure. After a few weeks R&R we’re heading back to work en masse. The joy of getting 5 miles across London in 20 minutes will be lost once more under the near-crippling weight of traffic the UK capital has […]
Overview: Holistic Planning and Environmental Mitigation
By Paul Foulkes, EchoHouse Energy. Now that we are back from the summer break and perhaps starting on a new business cycle, let’s remind ourselves, before we proceed further, why KNX is the ideal choice for holistic planning and environmental mitigation. KNX can have an effect upon many aspects of a building, from lighting and […]
ABB’s KNX System Provides Comfort to Element Hotel Guests in Amsterdam
Combining ABB i-bus® KNX and plug and play enclosures provides comfort for hotel residents and ease of installation for installers. The Gelderlandplein in Amsterdam is a former office block now turned shopping mall, restaurant, apartment building and hotel. The hotel is Amsterdam’s Element and has received recognition for leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED) […]
Thinknx Introduces Envision 7 & 10-Inch Touch-Servers
Thinknx products family is growing with the new line of all-in-one touch servers. Envision devices combine the comfort of a top in class touchpanel running a customized user design with all the powerful features of a Thinknx server. Each Envision touch-server is characterized by stylish high-quality materials: the screen with very high resolution and brightness […]
Tips: Handover and Supporting a Project
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. We are nearing the end of this series looking at the different stages of a project. It is now time to discuss the last stage – finishing the project. This is one of the most critical stages of the entire project and if completed correctly, can ensure the success of […]
JUNG Offers Integration With Assa Abloy Visionline Hotel Locking System
Assa Abloy Visionline talks to JUNG KNX for guest-room management with extra convenience A strong connection for more convenience, security and energy efficiency in the hospitality field: with Assa Abloy, the leading producer and supplier of locking solutions worldwide, an advanced hotel locking system with electronic keycard is available with the Visionline software from VingCard. […]
ise Offers Smart App KNX Axis for Axis IP Camera Control
First KNX connection for Axis IP cameras worldwide Axis Communications offers a particularly wide and optimally tuned range of high quality network cameras, from robust outdoor cameras for harsh climates to discrete products for sensitive environments. The cameras expose a large number of functions, such as HDTV, Wide Dynamic Range, infrared and Lightfinder, to name […]