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KNX – technology simple to operate
KNX is a proven technology that is robust and stable. Each heating and lighting control device within the system has its own unique intelligence thus avoiding the problems associated with systems that have one central processor. Once installed your building will be “future proof”, safe, comfortable and energy efficient.

There are now over a hundred companies making components that can be used on the KNX protocol. A combined product catalogue of 7,000 products underlines the flexibility you have once KNX is installed. You would always retain complete freedom to use any product from any approved company. This alone makes great technical and business sense.

If you imagine building blocks you can imagine KNX technology. Sensors and devices can be mixed and matched to assemble an entire automated control solution for your business or home. KNX is now the world’s only recognised open standard for building automation in accordance with EN50090.

Knx is widely used throughout Europe and has now been adopted in China, Russia, and USA, and is dominant in Asia.

Reference projects within the UK
Heathrow Terminal 5
Canary Wharf
St Pancras Station
British Library
Local Projects
Passport office
Civil Justice Centre
Liverpool School of tropical Medicine
Princess Dock

Environmental benefits
Environmental responsibility is now seen as an individual as well as a collective duty. Each action to save energy adds to the next and cumulatively it makes a huge difference. Added to that are the cost savings and the improvements in comfort and safety levels – to make KNX a leading force in building management.

KNX enables you to improve your efficiencies. Sunlight for example can be tracked and our system would automatically adjust blinds and internal lights to suit. The blinds would tilt according to the angle of the sun, whilst the lights nearest the window would dim or switch off until needed.

Should some rooms or areas become unoccupied heating and lighting automatically adjusts. With so many products available our design engineers can offer systems unique to each client and building.

Compliance Issues
As the global climate changes and all natural energy resources reduce whilst demand increases from the emerging economies, all governments will introduce measures to reduce energy consumption and increase energy taxes. Indeed some measures are now law with stricter building regulations and tax controls it is now more important than ever to manage energy consumption within a building.

The Climate Change Levy is a tax recently introduced and paid through your energy bill, which penalises high-energy consumption. Administered by Customs and Excise, the climate change levy saw energy prices rise by a staggering 10-15% showing a definite need for businesses to factor in low energy consumption for future growth.

Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) are now required for all commercial buildings starting April 08. Similar to the bar chart scheme we are familiar with on white goods, a poor score will significantly affect rental yields and reduce a properties letting appeal. Companies looking for a reduced carbon footprint , must embrace technology to decrease energy consumption.

Using Forum Technik and KNX to control your building and reduce energy consumption is the intelligent commercial decision. Added to that are the safety and comfort benefits with guaranteed future proofing for your buildings.

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