A complete home automation system at a private house in Leicestershire has been completed by KNX UK member and building automation specialist Design Innovation. The company was contracted to undertake a complete turnkey solution including electrical installation.

A Delmatic lighting management system is providing networked control throughout the new Spiceball Leisure Centre in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Following a £15 million investment, Spiceball is one of the most up-to-date leisure centres in the country with facilities including two swimming pools - one 25m with an adjustable floor to accommodate different pool activities – an eight-court sports hall, an Expressions Fitness Suite and dance studios, health spa, sauna and steam rooms, interactive wet play area with fountains and shoots, soft play area, crèche, restaurant and meeting rooms.

KNX UK Association member Andromeda Telematics (ATL) was shortlisted in the KNX International Awards presented at the 2010 Light+Building Exhibition in Frankfurt for  the company's O2 project in Dublin. It is a showcase of progressive design and building services providiing an integrated control solution for the renovation, delivering innovative KNX/DALI colour change functionality as well as an emergency lighting test system.

An imposing 200 year old landmark building in the Isle of Man’s capital, Douglas, the Old Courthouse lay vacant and unused for a decade until its new owners, Castano Limited, commissioned developer, Dandara to redevelop it.  Work began on the project in May 2007 and, two years later, the building is now a stunning development that blends the best of the Isle of Man’s rich architectural heritage with its contemporary status as a centre of commerce and tourism.

KNX UK Association member EnTech (Energy Technologies), based in Bredbury, has continued its success at the prestigious MediaCityUK development in Salford Quays. This installation is the KNX UK Association Installation of the Year 2009.

Economic solutions for the setup of bus-based general and emergency lighting

Building automation is an important development factor in increasing the economic feasibility of industrial and functional buildings. However, rationalization potentials can be used in more than just the usual places such as installations, machines and devices; they can also be used with sophisticated modern lighting.

ABB’s intelligent building controls are adding to the impressive atmosphere at the new Terminal 3 building at China’s Beijing Capital International Airport.

Originally built to accommodate increased passenger traffic during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the $3.65bn Norman Foster-designed terminal uses ABB’s i-bus KNX intelligent building control technology to provide a comfortable experience for passengers travelling through the building.

Intelligent lighting control technology from ABB played a major role in heightening the drama at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.
The ibus KNX technology was supplied to the National Stadium, also known as the ‘Birds Nest’, to enable intelligent automation and control of all lighting, central automation, heating/ventilation control and energy management in the stadium.

Somfy, world leading manufacturer of solutions for automated solar shading

If you’ve not already heard of Somfy and you are involved in custom installation, its more then likely that you have installed or seen some of Somfy’s products in motion. Somfy offer a range of solutions for the automation of various applications in and around the home. From motors for projectors, screens, curtains, blinds and TV lifts, most applications likely to be found in a Home Cinema environment.

Façade management – improving the performance of new and existing building through effectively controlled solar shading and façade applications. 

In the UK automated solar shading and façade management is wholly relevant to the demands of Part L of The Building Regulations and the implementation of energy efficiency measures.  However, it is an often overlooked discipline but one which is set to grow.