Women in KNX: Dr Ute Bothe on 30 years of working with KNX
As KNX’s 35th anniversary draws to a close, Dr Ute Bothe, one of the very first female KNX Partners, reflects on her experiences in an interview with Katie Rose. KNXtoday: How did you discover and start working with KNX? UB: More than 30 years have passed since I became self-employed as a systems integrator and […]
#KNXis35: the evolution into simplicity, innovation and sustainability, powered by community
By Casto Cañavate KNX Association is working to bring even greater simplicity and innovation to its wider ecosystem, and deliver long-term positive environmental impact. Discover the work and the initiatives that are underpinning this evolution. The concept of ‘Buildings 4.0’ is bringing the principles of automation, data exchange and digital technologies into the built environment, […]
Women in KNX: Magda Chodkowska on how diversity makes the tech industry stronger
In this interview with Katie Rose, Magda Chodkowska, the first woman to lead a KNX national group, reflects on her experience as Chair of KNX Poland, and CEO of TEMA. KNXtoday: In 2018, at age 25, you became the CEO of your family business TEMA. What was your experience as a young woman working in […]
#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 […]
#KNXis35 projects Part 1: the journey from simple light switching to the IoT city
By Yasmin Hashmi We take a fond look back at some of the ground-breaking projects that have made KNX what it is today. The very first KNX installation When you first start a movement, particularly in pre-social media times, it’s far more likely that you would focus on making it grow rather than documenting your […]
#KNXis35 Projects Part 2: the big ones
By Yasmin Hashmi How large can a KNX installation be? What are the limits of its capabilities? In this article, we look at how KNX installations have grown in size and scope over the past 35 years, and how scalability is one of its core strengths. One of the first commercial installations One of the […]
#KNXis35 Projects Part 3: the unusual ones
By Yasmin Hashmi It’s not all homes, offices and hotels – KNX can be used in so many different ways, and here we look at some of the more unusual applications over the past 35 years. KNX in museums One of the earliest non-traditional uses of KNX can be found in the Mining Museum in […]
KNX Association offers the chance to win one of 35 KNX products when you buy ETS6 in September
In celebration of 35 years of KNX, this September we are offering 35% off all purchases of ETS6 licenses, plus a free ETS App* — and that’s not all! Every individual purchase also qualifies you for the chance to win one of 35 KNX products sponsored by KNX Members. A sneak peek at the prizes: ABB Busch-Watchdog PRO KNX 280° ComfortClick Jigsaw […]
#KNXis35: training is for everyone
An expanding range of training centres and training options ensures an ever-growing base of KNX experts By Ufuk Unal From the outset, training has been a key part in growing the worldwide KNX community. The first certified KNX trainings were organised in the early 1990s, shortly after the foundation of KNX Association. At that time, […]
Interview: Ceridwen Davies on illuminating a diverse and innovative future
Ceridwen Davies discusses the development of KNX in Australia and the value of women’s skills and perspectives in the industry. By Katie Rose KNXtoday: Tell us about your experience working in design and commercial lighting – what first sparked your inspiration and how did you come to work at Theben? CD: My 20-year career in […]