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 […]
Trade Talk: KNX – 25 Years Young
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. The silver anniversary is a pretty big deal in any household. Every home will have seen some massive changes in that quarter of a century. Children grow up and fly the nest, mobile phones appear, teasmades disappear (although not according to the Internet), and adults dress in over-sized romper […]
Solutions: Keeping Heating Simple for the Homeowner and the Systems Integrator
By Charlotte Blissett-Griffiths, Ivory Egg (UK) Ltd. We are approaching the time of year when the temperature starts to drop and we are all left reaching for the thermostat. Heating control can often be daunting for integrators and even more so for customers, so a balance needs to be struck between the customer’s desire for […]
Interview: KNX Executive Board on 25 Years of the Worldwide Standard
In celebration of 25 years of KNX, we interviewed the current members of the KNX Executive Board to find out their views on the standard’s recent successes, what their hopes are for the future, and the one thing they would like to achieve for KNX above all else. Here are their thoughts: Franz Kammerl, Head […]
Case Study: Northumbria Specialist Care Hospital Pushes KNX into the IoT
By Chris Topham, Abtec Building Technologies. The Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital is England’s first 24/7 emergency care hospital. Modern approaches to care have been reflected in the hospital’s design with most of the beds in single en-suite rooms. That modern approach extends to the building’s environment and lighting controls – behind the scenes the […]