Hereward College Uses KNX Technology to Create the Right Learning and Living Environment
Hereward College, Coventry, is a general Further Education college that provides day and residential places to disabled and non-disabled students, including those with cognitive, physical and sensory impairments. The focus of the college is to provide a 24 hour curriculum, in an ability-inclusive environment, that promoting independence and individual independence. This can include the use […]
Best Practice: KNX and Security
By Simon Buddle, KNXtoday. The KNX system offers many great features, from the mundane, day-to-day housekeeping functions such as room temperature monitoring to the more sophisticated control of music, door intercoms, and gates. One of the key benefits that I have always believed strongly in, is the facility to automate tasks, to remove a layer […]
Case Study: KNX Installation in Rural Residential Property, Northumberland, UK
By Rachel Wilkinson, My KNX Store. The project involved an extensive refurbishment and extension of a rural residential property in Northumberland, UK. The whole project took 18 months, with the home control installation being carried out between January and December 2012. The architect for the project was Nicholson Nairn, who worked closely with My KNX […]
Arens International Offers MotorController KNX for Window Control
The MotorController is used to control 4 or 8 motorlines, each with up to 4 MotorLink™ window actuators. The window actuators open and close automatically via the MotorController. It is possible to connect individual keypads, to allow the user to open and close a window using the keypad if more or less fresh air is […]
Gira Introduces its System 106 Modular Door Station System
New design diversity and range of functions at the door You never have a second chance to make a first impression. Visitors get an initial impression of buildings even before reaching the front door, so everything needs to be perfect there. This can be achieved with Gira System 106, the new door station system made […]
Show Report: Five Things Learnt from Light+Building 2014
By Duncan Greene and Chris Topham, Abtec Building Technologies. This year, there were two good reasons for us attending Light+Buidling: the KNX TOP Event in which we participated as a KNX Award Nominee; and to see as much building automation technology on the show floor as we could. Here is our roundup of the five […]
Case Study: The Monarch I – Turning an Old Office Block into a Shining Example of Energy Efficiency using KNX
By Remco Hoveling, BAM Techniek – Regio West. The Monarch is an office development in the centre of The Hague, Netherlands. Ultimately, it will comprise four office buildings, one of which, the Monarch I, is a refurbishment of an existing building. The Monarch I is the largest KNX project in Benelux. The aim of the […]
Technology: The Benefits of Intruder Alarms with KNX
By Lu Yung Chiu, Cytech. In the vast majority of homes where a KNX system is installed, an intruder alarm is often a basic requirement – even before the decision about what sort of automation system to install. By and large, these homes are at the higher end and more likely to be targeted by […]
ESYLUX Uses 3D Screens to Present Energy Efficiency, Security and Building Automation Solutions at Light+Building 2014
Visit us from 30.03.-04.04.2014 in Frankfurt at booth 32/33 in Hall 11.1. We present our new products and solutions for building automation, energy efficient lighting and comprehensive security. Experience the ESYLUX 3D world ESYLUX is the specialist in the field of building automation when it comes to sensors and offers “smart” products and solutions for […]
ABB Presents GM/A 8.1 KNX Alarm Panel at Light+Building 2014
Halle 8, Stand G60/F60 With the new KNX alarm panel GM/A 8.1, ABB will present at the world’s biggest trade fair for lighting and building, Light+Building 2014 (30.03 -04.04.2014) in Frankfurt/Main, the first security system fully integrated with the global KNX standard (ISO/IEC 14543-3-x), and meeting the international standard requirements of alarm systems (ISO/IEC 62642). […]