Sustainability: KNX reduces emissions and supports Plant-for-the-Planet
By Yasmin Hashmi Buildings cause 40% of global CO2 emissions – but KNX professionals have the tools to change that. From energy management to supporting environmental initiatives, discover how KNX is creating a greener future. There are many negative headline-grabbing issues facing the world these days. You could be forgiven for being depressed by it […]
Show Preview: discover the full power of the KNX ecosystem at ISE 2026
By Sara Fan Join KNX Association at ISE2026 in Barcelona from 3 – 6 February to explore the world’s leading smart building ecosystem and experience seamless interoperability and the latest ETS innovations firsthand! Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 will take place from 3 – 6 February 2026 at Fira Barcelona, Gran Via, in Spain. As […]
Women in KNX – Lina Elsner on making buildings smarter and life easier with KNX
By Katie Rose In this interview with Katie Rose, Lina Elsner, Managing Director of Elsner Elektronik GmbH shares how passion for technology begins when people feel they can make a difference. KNXtoday: In 2023, you took over the management of your family business, Elsner Elektronik, with your brother, Bastien Elsner, and mother, Jutta Elsner, after […]
Forward Thinking: KNX strategy and roadmap for 2026 and beyond
By Yasmin Hashmi KNX Association’s Core Team gives its views on the most exciting developments currently underway and planned for the future. Jean-Christophe Krieger, President, KNX Association The Core Team (President, Vice-President, CEO, and CFO/CTO) has established several working groups within the KNX Executive Board (KEB), in close collaboration with the KNX Technical Board (KTB). As […]
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 […]