Interview: Mike Blackman on the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) Show
Mike Blackman is the Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events, the parent organisation behind Integrated Systems Europe, as well as other events, such as the Digital Signage Summit series of conferences. During his tenure, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has become the best-attended AV tradeshow in the world. The show has enjoyed year-on-year growth. To give […]
Trade Talk: Making Sense of Energy-Saving Codes in the UK
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. It’s easy to understand why the incandescent lamp has become obsolete and it’s equally easy to see the reasons why those who knew of its failings kept them very quiet. I’m not sure that I have ever worked with a product that is 95% inefficient before and nor am […]
How to Solve it: The Lighting Table Tool for Successful Lighting Design
By George Lazos, Quantum KNX++ Training Centre. The Problem Lighting is an important part of a building’s character. Its control is crucial, as it affects the occupants’ mood and helps them experience their way of living in a more interesting way. A successful lighting design must fulfil the customer’s needs, not only functionally, but aesthetically […]
Back to Basics: The Simplicity of KNX in a Complex Environment
By Charlotte Blissett-Griffiths, Ivory Egg (UK) Ltd. With KNX celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, there has been a lot of information extolling not only the success that KNX has had, but also the amazing statistics that go with the system. The image that this creates is that KNX is an extremely powerful and versatile […]
Applications: KNX for Assisted Living
By Stephen Payne, KNX UK. More and more of us want to live in our own homes for as long as possible, whilst for others, it is important that care homes and other multi-occupancy accommodation are as safe, secure and as comfortable as possible. The term ‘Assisted living’ has come to mean giving support to […]
How to Solve it: Traffic Management in Large KNX Installations
By Julio Díaz García, Sapienx Automation. The Problem KNX systems were designed to integrate any kind of installation, from small to a very large ones. The traditional KNX TP (Twisted Pair) topology was supposed to support up to 15 areas with 15 complete lines each, but in practice, when such big installations have to be […]
Country Profile: Saudi Arabia
By Ayman Babelly, MacTech. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest Arab state in Western Asia by land area, and an absolute monarchy that was founded in 1932. It is one of the world’s largest oil producers, and controls the world’s second largest hydrocarbon reserves. In a move to diversify its economy, Saudi Arabia […]
Solutions: Simple-to-use Lighting
By Charlotte Blissett-Griffiths, Ivory Egg (UK) Ltd. Great lighting can significantly add to the enjoyment of a home, and is much easier to control with the right user interface design. In order to help the user to achieve the perfect ambience in their home, they need to be able to easily control and operate the […]
Trade Talk: KNX Spreading to the USA – Trends at CEDIA Expo 2015
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. From small acorns mighty oaks grow. That is not a saying, it is a truism. Many moons have passed overhead since I first met my friend and colleague, Barry Billclough, clutching a Jung keypad in a 2m square booth at the 100% Design Show in London. I introduced myself […]
Show Report: KNX USA at CEDIA Expo 2015
By Frederic Chaussy and Christophe Lavergne, DMC Technology. CEDIA Expo is a leading trade show in the world of home automation. It is held every year in the USA, and provides an opportunity to see the latest technology, participate in certified training, and benefit from various networking and social opportunities. The show is run by […]