Festive Musings: the enduring power of forward and backward compatibility
In a world of rapid obsolescence, an eight-year-old KNX project is still going strong. Simon Buddle looks back at what was done right and what he would change now, given new developments. I’m not sure why, but the Christmas rush seems to have started about four weeks early this year. I’ve seen decorations up for […]
#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, […]
KNX for Architects: the engine behind inclusive and accessible spaces
By Gwen Webber KNX can help to transform buildings, shifting accessibility from a compliance checklist to essential infrastructure that delivers dignity and autonomy for all users. In recent years, the imperative to create genuinely accessible environments has sharpened. People with visible disabilities and those with invisible impairments such as cognitive, sensory-processing or neurodivergent conditions are […]
Space: the final frontier
By Simon Buddle KNX devices dramatically cut panel size requirements, but can smart home integrators win the essential battle for wall space? Over the past two years I’ve been helping my wife to clear her mother’s house. Nana, as she’s known to the family, passed away last year. And as is the way of things, […]
#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 […]
Architects: playing a critical role in energy efficient and sustainable buildings
By Gwen Webber Understanding systems such as KNX is now essential for architects if they want to deliver buildings that are not just energy-efficient but future-proof. I have worked in the architecture industry for more than two decades, but my bones tell me differently: that I have been born into it and it into me. […]
JUNG KNX multi stations save space in the control cabinet
JUNG presents two new KNX multi stations that combine the full range of functions of several individual devices in one housing and thus save space in the control cabinet. With the KNX multi stations 2570M1SR and 2590M1SR, JUNG is expanding the KNX portfolio with two versatile solutions that combine the functional scope of several individual […]
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 […]