ABB Helps South Africa’s Environmental Affairs HQ Make 30% Energy Savings with its i-bus KNX Intelligent Building Control System
As South Africa deepens the national dialog over reducing its carbon footprint, its Department of Environmental Affairs has put down an important marker: Its new headquarters in Pretoria incorporates sustainable features including building controls and rooftop solar power equipment from ABB that will cut electricity use. ABB provides solar inverters and building automation for the […]
Grand View Research Expects the Global Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) Market to Exceed US$2 Billion By 2020
The global Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) market is expected to exceed USD 2 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Owing to increasing energy cost coupled with growing environmental concerns, energy management has emerged as a significant priority, which is expected to fuel the HEMS market. The need […]
KNX Road Show South Africa Offers Green Forum and Training Workshops
The Green Forum for KNX Technology and Application KNX Association International and KNX South Africa are looking forward to welcoming you to the Green Forum of KNX Technology and Application. These events will run as follows: KNX Road Show South Africa – Forum Johannesburg Monday, November 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM KNX Road Show South […]
Siemens Building Technologies Wins 2014 Europe Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year Award
The company’s start-to-finish solution suite acknowledges and satisfies customers’ energy needs Based on its recent analysis of the Building Technologies market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Siemens Building Technologies with the 2014 Europe Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year Award. The company constantly gained market share even in flat economies in Europe by selling volumes […]
‘KNX and Security’ Presentation Wins the KNX Scientific Award at 2014 KNX Scientific Conference
The bi-annual KNX Scientific Conference was held at University of Applied Sciences RheinMain Wiesbaden, Germany on the 30th – 31st October 2014. In contrast to the 2012 edition, which was held in Gran Canaria, Spain, this time the KNX Association opted for a more accessible destination in the city of Wiesbaden close to Frankfurt in […]
KNX Association Invites Participation at General Assembly Meeting for KNX National Group Turkey
Wednesday, 26 November 2014, 10:00 AM – 1:45 PM Kültür Mh. Cumhuriyet Blv No:138 , Konak, Izmir, Turkey At this meeting the current status of KNX Turkey, as well as the future shall be discussed. In addition, the KNX National Group shall also take the next steps in order to work as an independent and […]
Lux Research Finds Higher Rents and Values Drive Green Buildings Market to US$260 Billion
325 million m2 of new green buildings floor space was built in 2013 as internal rates of return reached a steady 5% or more, Lux Research says Construction of green buildings rose to 325 million m2 of new floor space in 2013, representing a $260 billion market, according to Lux Research, with growth driven by […]
PEAKnx Makes its Debut with the PEAKnx Controlpro Wall Controller
PEAKnx, the newly founded department of DOGAWIST Investment GmbH, has been in preparation since 2012, and is finally making its debut with an innovative wall display PEAKnx Controlpro. The innovative display not only combines modern technologies such as capacitative multitouch, but is also noted for its unique design, which can be individually tailored to the […]
KNX Training Center-Doha Runs KNX Basic Course 23-27 November 2014
The KNX Training Center-DOHA, is a manufacturer-Free Training Center Accredited by the KNX Association to provide KNX Basic and Advanced Courses and their relative Certifications under the KNX Training Number 1927 KNX Basic Course Agenda: * Certified KNX Basic Course – 5 Days * 23th -27th November 2014 * Starts at 09:00 hrs till 17:00 […]
KNX Professionals Germany Participate at GET Nord on the BZE Stand
GET Nord – Get the full picture of building services engineering, all under one roof The only joint trade fair of the electrical engineering, sanitation, heating and air conditioning industry in northern Germany will begin on 20 November. Roughly 500 national and international exhibitors from 12 different nations will present state-of-the-art residential and commercial building […]