Case Study: Family Home in Henley, UK
By Alec Eades, AGE Electrical Services. Construction firm RidgeTree Projects, was contracted to build a modern style 400m2 family home in a small village in the Chilterns, South East England. The house had specific requirements, including its own lighting design. In order to fulfil the brief, RidgeTree Projects called upon the expertise of AGE Electrical […]
KNX Members Team Up for Home and Equine Centre Project in Scotland
A challenging home automation project at a home with an equine centre in the Scottish Borders has seen two members of the KNX UK Association working closely together. The result is an installation that has fully met the aspirations of the property owners. It has also demonstrated how any electrical contractor in the early stages […]
Smart Electrical Installations (KNX/EIB) in Churches by elektro PIRNAT
elektro PIRNAT will bring comfort, security and ease of use to your home or office by installing smart electrical system (KNX/EIB).
Interview: Edwin Hannink, Theben
Edwin Hannink has been involved with KNX since 1997. The following year he became a member of the KNX Association of the Netherlands and since has always worked for companies which offer KNX products. Hannink is now Technical Commercial Advisor and Manager at Theben Netherlands, and has been developing the KNX side of the business […]
Eelectron Offers KNX I/O Module and Eelecta Range of User Interfaces
Eelectron has recently launched an I/O module for in-wall installation, and the eelecta range of user interfaces. The Eelectron IO32D01KNX module is equipped with 2 x 6A relays, 2 x digital inputs and 1 x analogue input. Each output can be configured independently for load control (on/off, staircase function, lock function, delays on activation/deactivation, scenes) […]
Case Study: The KNX Experience Home, Antwerp, Belgium
By Helgi Decreus, KNX Experience Home. On March 15, 2012, the KNX Experience Home opened its doors in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium. KNX Experience Home is a multifunctional platform for everything concerning the integration of contemporary technologies in residential environments. Antwerp is the largest city in the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. The home is […]
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 – […]
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 Offers ACS Software for HVAC Offline Engineering
With ACS790 V9.0, the Siemens Building Technologies Division introduces a new version of its engineering and commissioning tool for HVAC plants. For the first time, version 9.0 supports the offline engineering of HVAC plants. Extensive preparations in the office significantly reduce the amount of work installers must perform at the construction site, allowing commissioning to […]
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 […]