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 […]
Panel Design: getting the most from valuable space
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Many years ago, I worked on a video installation in a swimming pool. The displayed film had been specially recorded. It spanned a huge sweeping landscape capturing beautiful mountains, and in the foreground, the meadows and foothills. The aspect ratio was 5:1 and the film was to form the […]
Future-proofing: beware of smart home products with a limited lifespan
By Paul Foulkes, Theben and KNX UK. Not having to worry whether your technology is functioning as it should, whether it be your car starting, the fridge running or the boiler supplying heat and hot water, engenders a sense of security. If these functions are interrupted or fail to happen, the consequences can be challenging, […]
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 […]
Dealing with Pandemics: using sensors for smarter, more adaptable cities
By Cedrik Neike, Siemens Smart Infrastructure. The coronavirus pandemic is a new experience for every one of us. It has changed life as we know it – at work, at home and for public interactions. As some countries start to ease restrictions on public life, how can we go back to ‘normal’ while still maintaining […]
Black Lives Matter: in our industry too
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. With the global protests against police brutality and racism, I’ve decided to step away from my usual subjects. Although this isn’t my story to tell, I believe we should all be making a stand, otherwise change will never happen. We all have a role to play in ensuring equal rights […]
Keeping your Distance: offering customers peace of mind through KNX remote access
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. With everything that’s been going on over the last few months, it’s easy to forget the change of seasons, especially for those that have been on the strictest of lockdowns. As we start to see a relaxation of restrictions, it feels like we are all leaving our homes to a […]
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 […]