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 […]
#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 […]
JUNG KNX multi stations save space in the control cabinet
JUNG presents two new KNX multi stations that combine the full range of functions of several individual devices in one housing and thus save space in the control cabinet. With the KNX multi stations 2570M1SR and 2590M1SR, JUNG is expanding the KNX portfolio with two versatile solutions that combine the functional scope of several individual […]
Case Study: quick KNX IoT installation supports IT services company in a mixed retail site
A dining, retail and co-working site uses a KNX IoT system, that took just 90 minutes to install, to monitor and control key environmental factors. By Bruno Johnson and Andrew Lambert IT services company, Electronic Media Services (EMS), provides operational technology (OT) services at a 1,657m2 dining, retail, and co-working site in Bordon, Hampshire, UK, […]
KNX timers: helping to mitigate the effects of climate change and more
Lighting, heating, irrigation – timers are an essential part of intelligent automation. By Simon Buddle Summertime and a time to relax a little, and to do some of those chores we never get round to. Time to throw out those old actuators that have been building up in the corner of the workshop – you […]
Keeping Safe and Cool: KNX-assisted rental home control
Simon Buddle makes the case for using KNX automation in holiday and rental homes to provide comfort, security, safety and peace of mind. It has been two days of driving and stopping off for the night, but we’ve arrived in the south of France. Hoping to beat the heat, we decided to go on our […]
JUNG offers Intelligent expansion of KNX installations with its HOME Gateway
By combining the Smart Visu Server with the JUNG HOME Gateway, JUNG unlocks new potential for existing KNX installations. Electrical professionals can retrofit smart functions easily and efficiently. Existing KNX systems can be seamlessly expanded using the JUNG HOME Gateway, with no need for additional wiring. When connected to the Smart Visu Server, JUNG HOME […]
PEAKnx unveils new KNX touch panel Control 16
The KNX touch panel Control 16 impresses with enhanced performance, a new design, and an increased screen-to-body ratio PEAKnx, manufacturer of innovative solutions for future-proof home and building automation based in Darmstadt (www.peaknx.com), has launched another touch panel, the Control 16. The new model expands the existing product range with a high-performance, design-driven solution featuring a 15.6-inch […]
AVE offers the TS-SMART18 touch screen – the evolution of KNX supervision
This technological gem offers advanced KNX system control with a clear and intuitive user interface. AVE boasts a comprehensive KNX range, with the 18” Touch Screen Supervisor as its flagship model. An ultra-thin design solution combines advanced technology with high-level performance and smooth system management, thanks to its extremely user-friendly interface. The TS-SMART18 touch screen combines two functions in one device: an internal video intercom unit and a KNX […]
Case Study: ABB KNX technology in an office in the Hanza Tower, Poland
ABB’s Lucy Han describes how comfort, energy efficiency, and smart technology can come together seamlessly in a sophisticated office environment. From the 14th floor of the Hanza Tower, Archice, an architectural firm leasing the space, enjoys breathtaking views of Szczecin. Beyond scenic panoramas, however, Archice sought an environment that was not only welcoming to clients […]