Traditionally building management systems have been closed proprietory systems, relying on one manufacturer to interface into many other systems in the building. It's time for a new approach using an open STANDARD for all applications in building control, its time for KNX !
KNX is the world’s only open STANDARD for all applications in home and building control, ranging from lighting and shutter control to various security systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, monitoring, alarming, water control, energy management, metering as well as household appliances, audio and lots more. But KNX is not some new concept, it is a mature and established, based upon more than 15 years of experience in the market including its predecessors, EIB, EHS and BatiBUS. With over 100 member companies worldwide who have almost 7000 KNX certified product groups in their catalogues. The KNX Association has partnership agreements with more than 21,000 installer companies in 70 countries and more than 50 technical universities as well as over 100 training centres. KNX is approved to European Standard CENELEC EN 50090 and CEN EN 13321-1 Design Innovation is a KNX Partner and a member of the UK KNX association and is ideally placed to design a whole building control system to suit your requirements and budget. Using a fully integrated building management system can result is savings of up to 50% in energy bills, and with such a potential saving it's not hard to argue that the initial expense of a properly designed and implemented building management system will soon be recovered in running costs. You can view a video made by the KNX association all about Green buildings by clicking here
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