Wireless or wired lighting controls? Why using both empowers flexibility in smart buildings

In a world where smart integrations, energy-savings and wellbeing are driving the building industry, the introduction of an innovative new Hybrid Lighting Control solution is set to fundamentally change the design and expandability of our spaces. The integration of Helvar’s…

NeoCortec demo NeoMesh wireless mesh networking solution for smart buildings

NeoCortec demo’d the effectiveness of the company’s NeoMesh wireless mesh networking solution by implementing it in a modified smart thermostatic radiator valve from Danfoss. Comments Thomas Steen Halkier, CEO at NeoCortec: “We wanted to prove the performance in a leading…

Changing perceptions around smart buildings

Much of Britain’s housing is over half a century old and was obviously not built with home and building automation technologies in mind. CEO of the EnOcean Alliance Graham Martin explains how – alongside new builds – retrofits can become…

Johnson Controls report influence of AI, IoT and Cloud on future of smart buildings   

The pressure to meet global climate targets has never been greater and with buildings accounting for 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, there is an urgent need to advance sustainable building technology to help enterprises meet net zero goals while…

EnOcean Alliance to showcase at Smart Buildings Show UK 2023

Smart Buildings Show taking place at ExCel, London, 18-19 October 2023, provides visitors with a gateway to the latest information and cutting-edge technologies in the smart building industry. With massive growth predicted for the smart building market in the coming…

Turn low-tech buildings into smart buildings

NeoCortec, manufacturer of ultra-low-power bi-directional wireless mesh network modules, has recently supplied NeoMesh modules for a project from Nrlyze, a Swedish tech company specialised in optimising heating and ventilation systems in large buildings. For an old three-storey office building made…

Scalable emergency lighting ecosystems for smart buildings

This article from Mackwell discusses the company’s lighting solution, N-Light Connect, along with the automation and connectivity that the system is offering to emergency lighting in smart buildings and more. Emergency lighting has moved away from manual testing to become…

What does the future hold for digital twins and smart buildings?

Smart lighting and building software expert, amBX, has interviewed Dogu Taskiran, a software developer, a smart city thought leader and the CEO of Stambol Studios, based in Canada. He has previously worked for Microsoft and has shared his thoughts on digital…

The role of wireless power in smarter, greener buildings

Wireless power is gaining traction in the design of smart and green buildings, writes Charles Greene, COO and CTO at Powercast Smart buildings are reshaping modern infrastructure by enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and occupant comfort. At the core of this transformation…

The evolving needs of IoT devices and automation in smart commercial buildings

In today’s society, IoT is continuously adapting to evolving needs. More and more devices are becoming interconnected, which enables seamless communication between other smart devices and central systems, enhancing their ability to collect and share data efficiently and quickly. Considering…