#KNXis35: training is for everyone
An expanding range of training centres and training options ensures an ever-growing base of KNX experts By Ufuk Unal From the outset, training has been a key part in growing the worldwide KNX community. The first certified KNX trainings were organised in the early 1990s, shortly after the foundation of KNX Association. At that time, […]
Case Study: quick KNX IoT installation supports IT services company in a mixed retail site
A dining, retail and co-working site uses a KNX IoT system, that took just 90 minutes to install, to monitor and control key environmental factors. By Bruno Johnson and Andrew Lambert IT services company, Electronic Media Services (EMS), provides operational technology (OT) services at a 1,657m2 dining, retail, and co-working site in Bordon, Hampshire, UK, […]
KNX timers: helping to mitigate the effects of climate change and more
Lighting, heating, irrigation – timers are an essential part of intelligent automation. By Simon Buddle Summertime and a time to relax a little, and to do some of those chores we never get round to. Time to throw out those old actuators that have been building up in the corner of the workshop – you […]
Interview: Ceridwen Davies on illuminating a diverse and innovative future
Ceridwen Davies discusses the development of KNX in Australia and the value of women’s skills and perspectives in the industry. By Katie Rose KNXtoday: Tell us about your experience working in design and commercial lighting – what first sparked your inspiration and how did you come to work at Theben? CD: My 20-year career in […]
#KNXis35: a growing worldwide community of proud enthusiasts
National groups and userclubs are a major part of what makes KNX special. By Merve Özcangaz The KNX National Group As the number of KNX Members (manufacturers), Partners (certified installers) and Training Centres rapidly grows in a country or region, it makes sense to coordinate things locally through a national group. A KNX National Group […]
Case Study: first certified KNX IoT product keeps air safe in UK salon
Bruno Johnson and Trevor Cullen explain how the first certified KNX IoT product, an environment sensor, can be used to monitor indoor air quality in a beauty salon, as required by legislation. Beauty salons often suffer from poor indoor air quality (IAQ). Airborne contaminants from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as bleach with peroxide, acetone […]
Keeping Safe and Cool: KNX-assisted rental home control
Simon Buddle makes the case for using KNX automation in holiday and rental homes to provide comfort, security, safety and peace of mind. It has been two days of driving and stopping off for the night, but we’ve arrived in the south of France. Hoping to beat the heat, we decided to go on our […]
Women in KNX: Ann-Christin Gotsch on lighting the way with KNX
In this interview with Katie Rose, KNX Planner and Project Manager Ann-Christin Gotsch shares how she sees the KNX community as a lighthouse for the future. KNXtoday: Tell us your background and how you came to work in your current role. ACG: During my practical semester at ise GmbH in Oldenburg in 2011 as part […]
#KNXis35: the evolution of ETS
Michael Critchfield celebrates 35 years of KNX with a fascinating overview of how KNX Association’s Engineering Tool Software is developed and maintained. ETS is the one software tool to commission and maintain all KNX installations. It has been around for a long time; the very first edition was released in 1993 as ETS1. Since then, […]
System Design: driver hubs for LED lighting
Simon Buddle looks at the advantages of using driver hubs for LED lighting control to simplify installation and maintenance. The M&E world often feels like it is stuck in the 1970s. All around us we see people extolling the virtues of solar, heat pumps, IR heating, as well as a plethora of other new and […]