Exploiting KNX Data: monitoring telegrams using graphs to add value to your installation
Andy Ellis explains how data generated from a KNX system can be used in graphical form to provide greater insight into a system’s performance to benefit installers and clients. The article also contains useful practical examples. KNX is such a versatile, robust system that, in my view, it should be specified as an integral part […]
Case Study: KNX controls Amerikalinje, Tripadvisor’s no.1 hotel in Oslo
Mikkel André Markmann describes the KNX automation system that completed the conversion of this historic building into a luxury and energy-efficient hotel. The old headquarters of Den Norske Amerikalinje (Norwegian America Line) in Oslo, Norway, was renovated into a luxury hotel by Nordic Property Management between 2018-2019. Tratec Teknikken AS, the Norwegian electrical, plumbing and […]
Energy Management with KNX: from energy efficiency to full management in a digitalising world
Casto Cañavate explains how the focus is changing from simple energy efficiency to strategies for a sustainable world through digitalisation and energy management using KNX. There has definitely been a positive change in people’s approach to being more energy efficient and sustainable. Thirty years ago, these issues were nowhere on the agenda. A decade later, […]
The IP-BLiS Initiative: preparing digitalised buildings for a cyber-secure future
Yasmin Hashmi of KNXtoday explains why a host of international standards have joined together to facilitate a cyber-secure future in smart buildings. The imperative for the digitalisation of buildings is clear; they generate nearly 40% of annual greenhouse gas emissions, and thanks to the COVID pandemic, places of work and leisure are having to be […]
Business Opportunities: long-term service and maintenance contracts
Professional installer and service engineer, Andy Ellis, focuses on the longevity of KNX systems and explores the benefits of service and maintenance contracts. KNX recently celebrated its 30th birthday. It is remarkable to think that there are KNX installations out there that are decades old, yet are still relevant. Indeed, our service team regularly attends […]
Constantly on the Move: KNX Association reviews 2020 and previews 2021
By Yasmin Hashmi, KNXtoday In this brief interview with KNXtoday, KNX Association personnel give their views on how 2020 changed the KNX world, and what we can look forward to in 2021. Franz Kammerl, President KNXtoday: Were there any positives to come from 2020? FK: I am very proud of how everyone involved with KNX […]
Interview: ABB’s President of Smart Buildings, Oliver Iltisberger, on a comfortable, secure and sustainable future
By Yasmin Hashmi, KNXtoday. ABB and Busch Jaeger have a very long history with KNX. ABB was one of the founding members of KNX Association thirty years ago, and launched its first KNX product three years later. There have been many innovations since. The company‘s products now range from electrical installation with switches, socket outlets, […]
Show Report Part 2: KNXperience – the products
By Yasmin Hashmi, KNXtoday. KNXperience, which took place from 28th September to 2nd October 2020, was the first online global trade fair dedicated to KNX, organised by KNX Association. In last month’s show report, we gave an overview of the show including the conference programme, networking opportunities, the KNX Awards ceremony and competitions/prizes. This month, […]
Show Report Part 1: KNXperience – the first online global trade fair for KNX
By Yasmin Hashmi, KNXtoday. KNX Association did the industry proud from 28th September to 2nd October 2020 when it hosted KNXperience, the first online global trade fair dedicated to KNX. It was the Association’s answer to the delayed, and then cancelled, Light + Building 2020 show and the pent-up need to show new products and […]
Interview: Casto Cañavate on bringing KNX to the World with the KNXperience online trade show
The KNXperience is a new online trade show organised by KNX Association, scheduled for 28th September to 2nd October 2020. It will serve as a central platform for presenting and experiencing the latest KNX products, solutions and tools created by KNX Association and its participating KNX Members. In addition, KNX Association will be running a […]