Divus Presents OnTableConsole for Touchzone

Having already presented a prototype of its OnTableConsole for Touchzone with 7″ display at the Eltefa2015 show in Stuttgart, Germany, Divus has finalised the product which is now available in different choices of wood, as well as varnished in black or white. Advantages of the Divus Touchzone OnTableConsole • Easy setup – no drilling, plastering […]

Transparency Market Research Finds Security Solutions and Energy Efficiency Drive Commercial Building Automation Market

The market study presents a comparative analysis of the global market for commercial building automation systems that includes a qualitative as well as quantitative assessment of each segment of this industry. On account of increased investment, the global commercial building automation systems market is undergoing a rapid transformation after years of moderate growth. Various initiatives […]

EC Horizon 2020 Announces Smart Cities & Communities Info Day

6 November in Brussels Mark your agendas and check your travel arrangements to Brussels: the Info Day on the Smart Cities & Communities topic under the Horizon 2020 Work programme 2016-2017 ‘Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy’ is scheduled for 6 November 2015. European Commission services responsible for Horizon 2020 energy research – Directorates-General Energy (ENER), […]

Hangzhou NerulTec Electronic Joins the KNX Association

Hangzhou NerulTec Electronic Co., Ltd. provides cost-efficient and customized solutions for architectural lighting control and building automation applications based on KNX technology. It offers high-tech systems and solutions in the field of home and building automation. Its products allow the design and development of a professional home automation solution with features that cover lighting control, […]

Siemens Announces Desigo DXR2 Compact Room Automation Station

Room automation with high energy efficiency and comfort Functionality and flexibility thanks to proven applications Simple tool for efficient configuration and startup System communication via BACnet With the Desigo DXR2, Siemens Building Technologies is adding a compact room automation station to its product range for the automation of HVAC, lighting and shading. The Desigo DXR2 […]

Show Report: KNX at 100% Design

100% Design is the UK’s largest design trade event, attracting architects, specifiers and designers. This year, the event was held at the Grand Hall, Olympia London, from 23 – 26 Sept 2015. There were all kinds of imaginative products and services on show to inspire building professionals, from fabulous flooring, worktop surfaces and furniture, to […]

KNX Journal 2-2015

The KNX Journal 2-2015 is now available. The main topics are: 25 Years of KNX: 1990 – 2015 KNX in The Middle East New ETS Apps New KNX Products This KNX Journal is currently available in English and in German. www.knx.org/knx-en/knx-journal/index.php

Smart Controls – Whole Building Design Guide

by Jim Sinopoli, PE, LEED AP, RCDD Building control systems are critical to the operation of high-performance buildings. Smart building controls provide advanced functionality through a computerized, intelligent network of electronic devices designed to monitor and control the mechanical, electrical, lighting and other systems in a building. Advanced technology allows the integration, automation, and optimization […]

Cybersecurity – Whole Building Design Guide

By Michael Chipley PhD, PMP, LEED AP, The PMC Group LLC Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are physical equipment oriented technologies and systems that deal with the actual running of plants and equipment, include devices that ensure physical system integrity and meet technical constraints, and are event-driven and frequently real-time software applications or devices with embedded […]

How to become a KNX Userclub

The main mission of a KNX Userclub is to spread and share information and experience. It is the best platform for those KNX professionals that meet each other to share experiences.