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 […]
#KNXis35: the evolution into simplicity, innovation and sustainability, powered by community
By Casto Cañavate KNX Association is working to bring even greater simplicity and innovation to its wider ecosystem, and deliver long-term positive environmental impact. Discover the work and the initiatives that are underpinning this evolution. The concept of ‘Buildings 4.0’ is bringing the principles of automation, data exchange and digital technologies into the built environment, […]
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 […]
Space: the final frontier
By Simon Buddle KNX devices dramatically cut panel size requirements, but can smart home integrators win the essential battle for wall space? Over the past two years I’ve been helping my wife to clear her mother’s house. Nana, as she’s known to the family, passed away last year. And as is the way of things, […]
Women in KNX: Magda Chodkowska on how diversity makes the tech industry stronger
In this interview with Katie Rose, Magda Chodkowska, the first woman to lead a KNX national group, reflects on her experience as Chair of KNX Poland, and CEO of TEMA. KNXtoday: In 2018, at age 25, you became the CEO of your family business TEMA. What was your experience as a young woman working in […]
#KNXis35: building a sustainable future – the challenge of our time
By Casto Cañavate Over the past 35 years, KNX has evolved into a comprehensive energy management solution for smart homes and buildings, underscoring its commitment to a more sustainable world. The world is facing one of the greatest challenges in human history: to build a sustainable future. Whilst energy efficiency focuses on using less energy […]
#KNXis35 projects Part 1: the journey from simple light switching to the IoT city
By Yasmin Hashmi We take a fond look back at some of the ground-breaking projects that have made KNX what it is today. The very first KNX installation When you first start a movement, particularly in pre-social media times, it’s far more likely that you would focus on making it grow rather than documenting your […]
#KNXis35 Projects Part 2: the big ones
By Yasmin Hashmi How large can a KNX installation be? What are the limits of its capabilities? In this article, we look at how KNX installations have grown in size and scope over the past 35 years, and how scalability is one of its core strengths. One of the first commercial installations One of the […]