Case Study: KNX the Natural Choice for a Building Dedicated to Sustainability
By Robin Baddley, IBT Controls. The Urban Sciences Building at the University of Newcastle is an exciting KNX project installation that won systems designer and integrator, IBT Controls, the KNX UK 2018 ‘Commercial Installation of the Year’ award for demonstrating the power and flexibility of KNX. Located in the north-east of England, Newcastle University plays […]
ABB KNX Technology Lights Up Iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow
ABB’s i-bus KNX system enables the control of new lighting at the upgraded Luzhniki Stadium. It is a goal! The roar of the 80,000-plus fans packed in the famous Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, is deafening. And thanks to the ABB intelligent lighting control solution controlling the massive stadium, the correct lighting ensured that the goal […]
Product Review: Steinel HPD2 KNX Sensor
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. Working at a distributor means that I get to see a lot of product, but very rarely do I actually get to commission and test them. Usually, it’s only when something goes wrong and we need to help a customer solve problems. And even then, the majority of testing is […]
ABB KNX Technology Minimises Energy Consumption at Nesbru Nursing Home and Provides Increased Comfort and Safety
ABB supplies KNX-based state of the art control of lighting, heating, ventilation, and blinds to Nesbru nursing home, a passive house in Asker, Norway. ABB control technology ensures minimal energy consumption at the Nesbru Living and Care Center, a passive house, i.e., complies with a building standard that is truly energy efficient, comfortable, affordable and […]
Hager KNX Lighting Allows La Chaudronnerie Arts Theatre to Shine
As a true memory of the shipyards of La Ciotat, the halls of La Chaudronnerie have been transformed into a beautiful and large auditorium. Its ambition: to assert itself as a high place of culture between Marseille and Toulon. The volume capacities of this large nave of concrete, adapted for shipyards, have been preserved and […]
Trade Talk: Tuning LED Lights
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. There’s something amazing about the fairground when you’re young. It comes once a year and is the only place to be during its time in town. The smell of candyfloss mixed with generator fumes. Pure joy coupled with terror as rides spin, whirl and accelerate at mind-bending speeds. Centrifugal […]
JUNG Offers Solutions for the Hospitality Sector
Hotel installations for the highest standards Electrical installations in modern hotels must meet the highest standards of design, functionality, and ease of use. On the occasion of Light + Building 2018, JUNG presented its timelessly designed products and convenient solutions for the hospitality sector. Perfect convenience for the guest, more economy and energy efficiency for […]
Highlights from Light + Building 2018 – Part 1: IoT, Home Automation, HVAC, Water Management, Lighting and Shading
By Yasmin Hashmi, KNXtoday Light + Building 2018 was a real treat for the KNX professional. There was something for everyone and so much on show from KNX manufacturers, service providers and the KNX Association, that our show report has been split into several parts, some of which have been published this month. In this […]
Enertex Introduces MeTa KNX Room Controller
The Enertex® MeTa® KNX room controller – A technical highlight in perfect design. It is available in two hardware versions, double (premium) or simple (standard, starter) height. • High quality anodised aluminum housing • Fits into any standard flush-mounting box • Bus coupler supplied MeTa® is supplied by the KNX bus only and requires no […]
Gira Offers High level of System Continuity with New Smart Home and Security Solutions
As a full-range supplier of intelligent system solutions for building control, Gira showcased numerous innovations at the Light + Building 2018 trade fair – products and solutions for the smart home as well as for alarms and security. In addition, Gira presented a new design line and other design variants of existing ranges. The striking […]