BRE Calls for Research Papers on the Impact of the Built Environment on Wellbeing
A new research programme focused on the impact the built environment has on wellbeing is being launched in partnership by BRE and publishers UBM Built Environment. To initiate the programme, BRE and UBM have announced a research paper competition to bring together and showcase current research and understanding in this field. The authors of the […]
KNX Association Announces the KNX Top Event at Light+Building 2014
The KNX Association would cordially like to invite you to celebrate the KNX Award 2014 ceremony with us on Tuesday, 1st April 2014 at 6.30 – 8.00 pm (aperitif from 5.30 pm). The event will take place in the Building ‘Forum’ at the Frankfurt Fair grounds, during the light+building 2014 trade show. Enjoy over refreshments […]
Memoori Research Forecasts the Global Lighting Controls Product Market will be Worth US$2.54 Billion by 2017
The world value of lighting control products in 2013 was approximately $1.67 billion at factory gate prices. Memoori forecasts that the global market for lighting controls from 2013 to 2020 will grow at a CAGR of 12%. For Only $999 USD, this Report is the new 2014 Definitive Resource for Lighting Controls Market Research & […]
KNX Association Announces 2.1 Release of the KNX Standard
It has been already more than four years since KNX proudly presented Version 2.0, in which a large number of KNX system extensions – that were previously documented in Application Notes – were fully integrated into the body text. Now we are happy to announce the 2.1 Release of the KNX Standard. Four years have […]
Light+Building 2014 ‘Smart Powered Building’ Feature Puts the Spotlight on Intelligent Building and Energy Management
Special show presents technologies for intelligent control systems in the energy sector Focus on the interaction of individual components in the smart grid The electricity market in Germany has become more decentralised through the big increase in the use of renewable energies. Smart-grid solutions and a greater storage capacity are essential if a stable supply […]
KNX Members Joint-Booth Presents New KNX Solutions from Divus, Elsner, EMT Controls, iKNiX, BleuCommAzur and Trivum at ISE 2014
Stand 7N176, ISE 2014 Intelligent building systems technology based on the KNX standard provides variable control of multimedia technology throughout the entire home and building. KNX manufacturers are developing solutions for so-called multi-room systems which are becoming increasingly simple and convenient – for both the user as well as the installer. At the fair “Integrated […]
Enertex Offers KNXnet/IP Router for KNX Home Automation
The KNXnet / IP router (3TE) supports up to five KNXnet / IP tunnel connections. Through its integrated display all the important configuration parameters are always in view. This allows for quick and easy commissioning. The IP address of the Fast Ethernet connection can be done manually via the ETS or can be configured automatically […]
IHS Finds US Building Automation Market Primed for Growth
Could Help Commercial Structures Cope with Rising Energy Costs The U.S. market for building automation equipment is set to grow by more than 40 percent within a five-year period ending in 2017, spurred by the need in commercial buildings for more efficient energy consumption, according to a new report from IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS). With […]
ATV Systems Offers KNX Lab Portable Training Systems
KNX Lab 1 – A condensed educational system KNX technology Discover KNX Lab 1, a complete training system and mobile standing in a suitcase. It allows a complete pedagogical approach to the principles of a facility managed by the KNX protocol. Our educational system KNX Lab 1 was designed around the communications protocol KNX home […]
BSRIA Forecasts Connected and Smart Home Market Will Reach €620 Million in Europe by 2015
The Connected and Smart Home product market grew by almost 19% in the period 2010-2012 to reach just over €510 million and is estimated to grow by 8% in average each year until 2015. Smart home market applications. Source: BSRIA Smart Home Study 2013 (click image to zoom)The current Connected & Smart home market still […]