Frost & Sullivan Finds Demand for Greater Energy Efficiency is Driving Building Automation Systems Market
Complete and niche solutions with integration capabilities to enjoy the competitive edge The building sector is one of the primary consumers of energy in Europe, accounting for 40 percent of energy demand and 30 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. This has underlined the need for improved energy efficiency in both existing and new buildings. Initiatives […]
The Crystal, a Sustainable Cities Initiative by Siemens, Uses KNX Intelligent Building Controls
KNX intelligent building controls are an integral part of The Crystal, a Sustainable Cities Initiative by Siemens. The building was designed to achieve top scores on the international assessments for energy-efficient buildings. These include BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) which is the world’s foremost environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings – […]
KNX Helps Achieve Class A Building Performance of BS EN 15232
KNX UK Association Board Member Andy Davis discusses the implications of BS EN 15232 on achieving effective building automation and energy efficiency throughout the life-cycle of a building. He explains why KNX represents the most efficient means of implementing the approved Document and achieving Class A building performance. According to figures from the International Energy […]
Elbex Technologies Joins KNX Association
Elbex Technologies is the official daughter company of the Elbex Holding, mainly active for distribution in the Benelux, as well as worldwide service for the group. Elbex Technologies is a part of the Elbex Japan group who has been developing for the past 10 years a Residential Automation Optic System which is based on using […]
Zennio Announces KES 2.0 for energy consumption monitoring
Zennio has announced that the new version of the application programs for KES (KNX Energy Saver) devices to measure the energy consumption of single-phase installations (KES 3xSingle-Phase 2.0), as well as three-phase installations (KES 1xThree-Phase 2.0), are both already available to download at Zennio website. These program versions include a new algorithm to calculate the […]
Wandsworth Group Turns to Traditional Concept for New KNX Rotary Sensor
The Wandsworth Group has launched the Jung KNX Rotary Sensor, bringing dimmer-style switching for KNX controls to the UK market for the first time. Using the same turn or press operating concept as the traditional dimmer switch to provide incremental changes to the required setting, the new KNX Rotary Sensor from Wandsworth Group can be […]
HAI by Leviton Announces KNX Gateway
HAI by Leviton announced today the launch of its KNX Gateway, an interface allowing HAI by Leviton’s Omni and Lumina Ethernet-based controllers to communicate with and control KNX devices through KNX’s standardised network communications BUS protocol. Lighting devices, temperature and energy management, motors for window coverings, shades, shutters and more are among the many KNX […]
Siemens Shows Product Innovations for HVAC Applications at ISH 2013
The Siemens Building Technologies Division used this year’s ISH, the leading international trade show for building, energy and air conditioning technology, to present its innovative products and systems for energy-efficient and comfortable building operation. The highlights, shown under the trade show motto ‘Efficient solutions for a better world,’ included solutions for plant and room operation […]
KNX Provides Comprehensive Control for Energy Efficiency
By Casto Cañavate, KNX Association. In today’s energy-conscious world, people are looking for intelligent technology to help them reduce their power consumption. KNX is a building control protocol and a worldwide standard that has been adopted by numerous manufacturers of systems for all aspects of commercial building and home control. It supports all communication media, […]