False Economies: why ‘bargain’ smart homes end up costing more than KNX
By Simon Buddle Learn how switching from proprietary gadgets to a manufacturer-independent system like KNX is the only way to build a smart home system that actually lasts. How many Google Nest thermostats does it take to control a house? One? I have two; one for upstairs and one for downstairs. Getting the plumber to […]
Aiming High: KNX Userclub Jordan
By Mohamed Abu Alhaj Discover how the newly-established KNX Userclub Jordan is empowering professionals and students to lead the future of building automation in the region. KNX Userclub Jordan was officially established at the end of 2025. My original idea of founding a KNX userclub in Jordan was driven by a vision to create an […]
Interview: Celebrating the second anniversary of Women in KNX with Katja Schuster
In this interview with Katie Rose, Katja Schuster shares how Women in KNX is sparking connections across the industry. KNXtoday: Congratulations on the second anniversary of Women in KNX, launched at Light+Building 2024. Tell us why you founded the initiative. KS: Women in technical professions are surrounded by many fantastic male colleagues, but rarely, if […]
Sustainability: KNX reduces emissions and supports Plant-for-the-Planet
By Yasmin Hashmi Buildings cause 40% of global CO2 emissions – but KNX professionals have the tools to change that. From energy management to supporting environmental initiatives, discover how KNX is creating a greener future. There are many negative headline-grabbing issues facing the world these days. You could be forgiven for being depressed by it […]
Show Preview: discover the full power of the KNX ecosystem at ISE 2026
By Sara Fan Join KNX Association at ISE2026 in Barcelona from 3 – 6 February to explore the world’s leading smart building ecosystem and experience seamless interoperability and the latest ETS innovations firsthand! Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 will take place from 3 – 6 February 2026 at Fira Barcelona, Gran Via, in Spain. As […]
Women in KNX – Lina Elsner on making buildings smarter and life easier with KNX
By Katie Rose In this interview with Katie Rose, Lina Elsner, Managing Director of Elsner Elektronik GmbH shares how passion for technology begins when people feel they can make a difference. KNXtoday: In 2023, you took over the management of your family business, Elsner Elektronik, with your brother, Bastien Elsner, and mother, Jutta Elsner, after […]
Festive Musings: the enduring power of forward and backward compatibility
In a world of rapid obsolescence, an eight-year-old KNX project is still going strong. Simon Buddle looks back at what was done right and what he would change now, given new developments. I’m not sure why, but the Christmas rush seems to have started about four weeks early this year. I’ve seen decorations up for […]
Women in KNX: Dr Ute Bothe on 30 years of working with KNX
As KNX’s 35th anniversary draws to a close, Dr Ute Bothe, one of the very first female KNX Partners, reflects on her experiences in an interview with Katie Rose. KNXtoday: How did you discover and start working with KNX? UB: More than 30 years have passed since I became self-employed as a systems integrator and […]
Trends: sustainability and security to drive rapid growth of the global KNX market
Lucy Han and Raimondo Salandra of ABB share how KNX, the open standard for commercial and residential building automation, is evolving with advanced security measures and energy-saving innovations to drive smarter, more sustainable buildings. Sustainability and security: these two powerful trends are set to drive rapid growth in the global KNX building automation market in […]
KNX for Architects: the engine behind inclusive and accessible spaces
By Gwen Webber KNX can help to transform buildings, shifting accessibility from a compliance checklist to essential infrastructure that delivers dignity and autonomy for all users. In recent years, the imperative to create genuinely accessible environments has sharpened. People with visible disabilities and those with invisible impairments such as cognitive, sensory-processing or neurodivergent conditions are […]