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The global architectural lighting market size was valued at USD 9.52 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2024 to 2030. The rapid evolution of LED lighting is driving the growth of the architectural lighting market. LEDs have primarily replaced traditional lighting methods, such as incandescent and fluorescent bulbs, as they offer significant benefits. These benefits include greater energy efficiency, which means they consume less power while providing the same or even better illumination. Additionally, LEDs have a longer lifespan, reducing the need for frequent replacements and maintenance, making them a more cost-effective solution in the long run.

In addition to this, the integration of smart lighting solutions drives market growth. Smart lighting solutions play a key role in reducing energy consumption and heat dissipation and subsequently contribute to achieving sustainability and social equity goals. As such, companies operating in the market invest aggressively in R&D to develop advanced architectural lighting based on the latest technologies to attract potential business clients and enhance brand recognition. For instance, in May 2023, the smart lighting company Lumary launched the Smart UFO LED High Bay Light, equipped with voice control that supports Google Assistant and Alexa and is also controllable via the Lumary App. Lumary’s Smart UFO LED High Bay Light has a power rating of 150W but can be adjusted according to the color, temperature, and brightness using efficient 145Lm/W LED chips. The light can achieve 100% energy efficiency compared to 300W HPS lamps when a typical warehouse is lit for one hour Such initiatives being pursued by the market players to launch new, innovative, smart architectural lighting indicate good market growth over the forecast period.

The smart lighting market is experiencing rapid growth as advances in technology and increasing demand for energy-efficient lighting solutions drive market expansion. Smart lighting systems offer benefits such as energy savings, remote control and automation, and improved user experience, making them an attractive option for both residential and commercial applications. In addition, the growing adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and smart home and building automation systems is further fueling market growth. The global smart lighting market is expected to reach a value of $25.2 billion by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.8% during the forecast period.

The market is propelled by the increasing adoption of connected lighting solutions, smart home and building automation systems, and the rise of smart city initiatives. The commercial sector, including offices, retail spaces, and healthcare facilities, is a major contributor to market growth as organizations seek to reduce energy consumption and operating costs. Furthermore, government initiatives promoting energy-efficient lighting solutions and the implementation of stringent regulations and guidelines for energy conservation are driving market expansion. Key market players such as Philips Lighting, Osram, and Acuity Brands are focusing on product innovation and strategic partnerships to maintain their competitive edge in the increasingly crowded smart lighting market. With the continued development of innovative technologies and the growing demand for sustainable and energy-efficient lighting solutions, the smart lighting market is poised for further growth and expansion in the coming years.

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interlift 2025 underlines its status as the world's leading trade fair

interlift will take place at a new location for the first time in 2025: From 14 to 17 October 2025, the lift industry will meet at Messe Nürnberg. It is already clear that the world's leading trade fair and the new location are winning over the industry. Numerous exhibitors, including some newcomers, have already registered to take part in interlift in Nuremberg in 2025. It is therefore becoming apparent that interlift will grow in terms of exhibition space.

Nuremberg – Around one and a half years before interlift 2025, the trade fair is very well booked: Over 250 exhibitors from more than 20 countries have already registered and will receive their placements in the coming weeks. These include two collectives from Italy and one each from India and China. Halls 1, 3, 3A, 3C, 4 and 4A at Messe Nürnberg will be the new home of interlift 2025.

Nuremberg - international exhibition centre

With the high internationality of the event, interlift is well placed in Nuremberg. Nuremberg is a central transport hub with excellent connections to the various transport routes. At the intersection of several motorways, centrally located on the Deutsche Bahn rail network and with an international airport, Nuremberg can be reached quickly and easily.

The city has an excellent infrastructure and impresses with its clear layout and good connections to the S-Bahn and U-Bahn. In addition, there is a wide range of hotels in the city of Nuremberg and the surrounding area, so that there are also sufficient hotel beds available during trade fair periods.

Messe Nürnberg: new home of interlift

Messe Nürnberg is one of the top 15 trade fair centres in the world and offers an ideal infrastructure for exhibitors and visitors. interlift 2025 is housed in Halls 1, 3, 3A, 3C, 4 and 4A and is connected to the two large entrance areas and congress centres NCC Ost and NCC Mitte, which offer numerous rooms and halls with a wide range of options for presentations, meetings and supporting events.

New location, well-established team

The proven interlift team at trade fair organiser AFAG, and VFA-Interlift e.V. as the technical sponsor, will also be the contact partners at the new location and look forward to welcoming lift experts from all over the world to Nuremberg in the future. Up-to-date information at www.interlift.de/en/

Next stopover: Dubai – The Elevator Show 2024

While interlift will not take place until 2025, the new lift trade fair in Dubai is already in the starting blocks. Over 80 exhibitors are expected at The Elevator Show Dubai 2024 from 16 to 18 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, presenting a wide range of lift components. The Elevator Show Dubai offers the lift industry a platform in the Middle East, a thriving region. Dubai is easily accessible internationally and many nationalities do not require a visa to enter the country. Participants can already register at the following link: https://www.elevatorshowdubai.com/en/

And the Designplus Award by Light + Building goes to…

The winners of the Designplus Award by Light + Building have been announced: eleven outstanding solutions that demonstrate excellence in innovation and design have prevailed from well over a hundred submissions. The award ceremony took place on the first day of Light + Building at the Design Plaza.

Today, eleven winners were honoured with the prestigious Designplus Award. An independent jury consisting of industry experts Amandus Samsøe Sattler (ensømble studio architektur, President DGNB e.V.), Annika Egloff-Schoenen (Managing Director, Fachverlag Dr. H. Arnold GmbH), Katja Winkelmann (owner of Licht 01, Lighting Design), Ulrike Brandi (Managing Director Ulrike Brandi Licht) and Stylepark (magazine & platform for architecture and design) carefully evaluated the submissions in a two-stage selection process.

Firstly, 33 nominees were selected from a large number of submissions, from which the eleven winners were

finally chosen. Both the nominated and the winning products are displayed in an exclusive exhibition in the foyer of Hall 5.1 for the entire duration of Light + Building.

The entries, which cover all product groups at Light + Building, demonstrate the broad spectrum of innovations in the industry. In addition, the entries from various countries emphasise the international significance of the award and highlight the global outreach and influence of Light + Building.

Applicants had the opportunity to submit their innovative solutions in four categories: Light + Creation PLUS, Sustainability + Efficiency PLUS, Smart +

Connectivity PLUS and the newly introduced Sustainable Exhibition Stand category. Five winners were selected in this category, demonstrating outstanding achievements in the field of sustainable stand design. By introducing this category, Messe Frankfurt is emphasising its responsibility as a trade fair organiser in terms of supporting sustainable events.

The ProKNX Aragon voice control system works offline to control KNX automation, and is therefore not dependent on an Internet connection (image source: ProKNX SAS).

System Reliability: dealing with the Internet

Simon Buddle argues that whilst KNX installations are inherently robust, if we add the Internet to our control system infrastructure, we should at least mitigate against outages and access issues.

I heard on the radio last week someone describe Google as part of the infrastructure for modern day living. Indeed, the Internet is part of this infrastructure; it is the digital equivalent of roads, motorways, and international flights, allowing you to be anywhere in the world almost instantly.

It is true to say that 99% of the time we don’t know where the digital information we are seeking or currently viewing actually lives. Huge server farms exist all over the world holding vast quantities of data that is available for us to access 24/7. That is, right up to the point when we suffer an Internet outage. Whilst this is increasingly unlikely, it is not impossible. And of course there are simple solutions for backup. A ‘failover line’ backup broadband connection, either wired or over 4/ 5G, can prove effective at combatting outages. Alternatively, the Starlink low-orbit satellite-based system equally offers a workable solution.

A failover line can automatically switch to an alternative carrier should the primary Internet connection go down.

The user interface

Just as many installers believe that all

system functionalities should exist on the KNX bus, providing the customer with a robust system that relies solely on the bus cabling, actuators and keypads, so, the same logic could be applied to user interfaces or apps. Most, if not all, customers will have a user interface of some description, i.e. a device that brings together all facets of the system onto a single unified device. This device will most likely offer additional controls such as timers, scene saving options, and/or occupancy simulation.

The user interface brings together all facets of the system onto a single unified device.

Whilst we might consider the app as an integral part of a KNX system today, commonly, it requires more than the KNX bus to enable it to work. As a minimum, we’ll need a data network, often with PoE (Power over Ethernet) as the physical link layer if it is a static screen that has been installed as part of the fabric of the building.

Wall panels typically require at least a data network and a PoE connection (image source: Arqtech Automação).

Smart phones and tablets will need Wi-Fi and/or the Internet. Whilst this is an area that we consider part of the infrastructure, it is a digital domain that is largely outside of our control. The youths of today often understand their life as one of a digital existence and a real-world existence. Much has been debated

about screen time for children and the negative impact it can have –nothing to do with this article, just further proof of the dependency we have on the Internet. We have control of the Wi-Fi in the house, but not the Internet.

Should we rely on Internet access as part of a control system?

The answer clearly is ‘no’. We are controlling multiple systems through one integrated platform and whilst the Internet is ubiquitous, it should not be relied upon. And equally, most people are annoyed when it doesn’t work. Think gamers. From a system design perspective, this raises a few important questions. There’s no right or wrong here, just an appreciation of the implications and awareness on behalf of our clients.

Accessing the control app

Starting with the physical location of the app, where are the noughts and ones kept? If they live in the cloud, we’ll need the Internet up and running. That’s fine when the client moves in, but during commissioning, that might pose an issue. So perhaps it would be best to set everything up in the workshop. If the app resides on a product in the home, then we’re good to go once the data network and Wi-Fi are up and running. Typically, this will be part of our remit from an installation and commission perspective, but not always. If not, we need to allow some time to discuss and agree our

requirements with the IT/data company. It may be best to have a separate VLAN for our kit.

If the app resides inside the property, then we have to consider how the end-user connects to it from outside the home. Secure remote access is a common feature for many manufacturers now, but it still must be set up and tested. It does, clearly, require a router and Internet connection. For many clients, Apple HomeKit, Google Home or Alexa is the user interface of choice. For that you’ll need a KNX bridge such as the 1Home Bridge, the Atios KNX Bridge, or similar.

Whilst it’s easy to forget exactly where software/apps live in this day and age, it is incumbent upon us to know this clearly and to be able to relay it to our customers. There are no rights and wrongs, just nuances that may lean a client in one direction or another. Our skill is to inform, discuss and install accordingly. It is for the customer to decide which of the options is right for them. The KNX world provides so many options that we are always able to offer a solution. No other product set can achieve that.

For clients who prefer voice control, a suitable KNX bridge will be required such as the (L) 1Home Bride or the (R) Atios KNX Bridge. Conclusion

Hotels: how KNX can improve the bottom line

Simon Buddle explains how KNX automation can make significant overall cost-savings for hotels and improve their profitability.

Hotels come in different shapes and sizes. Form the slightly grumpy seaside B&B to the most elegant a swanky five-star city type. I’m more of a tent and stinky dog sort of holiday person, but for those who like the creature comforts that a hotel offers, it takes a lot of behindthe-scenes work to build and run such establishments.

Creature comforts require a lot of behind-the-scenes work (image by AgE Global Group from Pixabay). Many say that a hotel must be at least as comfortable as home. That means a good bed, comfortable environment, well-stocked bar, and quality food. But the hotel must provide this not for one person, but typically for hundreds. Add to this the need to work on incredibly small margins and we begin to understand that efficiency is a key ingredient to the success of any hotel business. Staff, food procurement, linen, towels (let’s not change them every day), all form part of the balancing act that keeps the hotel in profit, and none more so than the systems that control the environment, lighting, front-of-house, backof-house and guest rooms. Small savings mount up

Many years ago I worked on a hotel project in south London where the supplier of the control system actively turned down each room’s heating/cooling by 2 degrees from 11pm to 6am. The guests weren’t aware as they were usually asleep. This was a sales pitch that demonstrated a saving per room per day. It was a small amount as I recall, but when multiplied by the number of rooms annually, it made a significant saving for the hotel. That simple function requires significant infrastructure and technology to make it viable and produce the cost savings, and back then, it was a bespoke and proprietary software package that only that company supplied, for a fee.

Hotels are broadly split into guest rooms, front-of-house including restaurants, bars, foyers etc, and back-of-house including kitchens, offices, plantrooms etc. Guest rooms are mini versions of a house. They require lighting, heating, cooling, blinds, and access control, but on a tiny scale. Whether it be ten rooms, fifty or three hundred, they are all fundamentally the same. They may vary in shape or style, have a couple of extra lighting circuits and/ or switches, but nothing that a KNX system can’t handle easily. In fact, companies such as Jung and Zennio have product specifically designed and used for exactly this purpose.

The Zennio ALLinBOX 46 is an example of a multifunction actuator that can be used for lighting, heating, cooling, blinds, and access control (image source: Zennio).

Occupancy

To make the systems energy efficient, we need to know whether rooms are occupied or not. This can be achieved with the use of a couple of simple devices, namely the access card reader and/or an internal PIR. KNX can do this; tick. With card readers, it is also straightforward to understand who is in a room at any given moment. Guests get full use of the room whilst staff can only access lights and not environmental controls. Anyone leaving a room with the AC on full blast would find it automatically switched off after a timeout period, thus saving energy.

KNX-enabled card readers, such as this example from Jung, can be used to start scenes, limit access and automatically switch off comfort controls when the room is unoccupied (image source: Jung). Front of house areas can also benefit from occupancy sensing as well as sensors for temperature, humidity, and CO2. Altering the speed or volume air change for MVHRs and AHUs makes for a very energy efficient way of keeping the hotel’s spaces comfortable for guests. There’s little point in running the

AHUs at full tilt in an empty restaurant or bar. Likewise, when full, they may be required to run at 100% to keep the air cool and fresh. That’s all doable with a KNX solution.

Facilities management

One of the most critical aspects of any hotel is ensuring rooms are available for guests, i.e. that they are sellable. Connecting all the rooms to a UI with a messaging platform or email system that provides the facilities team with accurate up-to-date information on the status of rooms, faults, energy usage etc, is vital in the struggle to keep rooms open and available. KNX, of course, easily integrates all of these requirements without the need to interface with additional third-party controls or APIs (for API read ‘expensive and time-consuming interface writing’).

For many hotels, DALI is the obvious choice for lighting. The fact that we can get fault status and provide the facilities team with an easy way to test emergency lighting, ticks yet more boxes for KNX and its plethora of solutions. Rather than waiting for a service engineer to find a light out, they can be sent to the light armed with the correct lighting driver as soon as the

fault occurs. The larger the hotel, the greater the benefit. We do need to consider fire strategies and other emergency procedures for opening doors, shutting down plant and the like, but these are purely input/output signals that we use to activate a set of controls based on the written strategy given to us.

Conclusion

KNX provides a single non-proprietary solution for the rooms, front-ofhouse and back-of-house infrastructure, all the way to the plant. There is no need for multiple system types and their respective intercommunication interfaces, for which we should read possible points of failure.

Using a KNX backbone across the front-of-house and then linking that to the GRMS (Guest Room Management System) creates a single and seamless solution for the hotel. Using one company across multiple areas brings its own cost savings as well as benefits for communications and connectivity.

The simplicity of KNX, combined with its scalability and robustness, make it perfect for the hospitality sector which is a smaller version of an MDU.

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EAE Technology is a member of EAE Group of companies and develops and produces intelligent building solutions with open protocols such as KNX and DALI. At the same time, EAE Technology is an R&D center and KNX training center. As of today, EAE Technology products are in use in 60 countries. The mission of the company is to develop smart automation systems and devices that improve and facilitate people’s environmental conditions, as well as saving energy.

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EAE Technology provides thousands of users in hundereds of mega projects brings comfort and security and gives chance to control their smart home via mobile app. At the same time, EAE Technology offers elegant and stylish switches, thermostat series and touch panels with different designs and materials options, which will adapt to houses designed in different concepts for architects.

In addition, EAE Technology products has become the choice of system integrators with its fast assembly, ease of programming and patented functional features in both DIN rail products and field products.

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EAE Technology’s lighting control solution provides significant level of energy saving for commercial and industrial buildings. Through specially developed sensors for different requirements, robust backend devices, substantial keypad series and central monitoring system, EAE Technology provides full solution for commercial and industrial buildings.

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Widen Your Patron Demographic with Commercial Lifts

In tough economic times, it’s increasingly important to spread out who your target demographic is for your business. Generally speaking, the more people who can access your building, the better your business will be. So, how do you expand your business’s patrons to include more people? By installing a commercial lift made by RAM Elevators + Lifts. Our commercial lifts are built to give all-encompassing access to everyone who wants to move around your building. Keep reading to learn about RAM’s commercial lifts and how these can benefit your business.

Increase Accessibility

With RAM, you get convenient features such as a pitless lift option and no machine room required. This will give you more storage space for potential merchandise instead of the lift’s necessary machinery. With the look and feel of a classic elevator, the only difference with RAM’s lifts is the constant pressure buttons integrated into the car. Users will have full control of their ascent and descent and will have a smoother ride overall.

Our whisper-quiet lifts are perfect for commercial spaces of any size, as it does not use hydraulics with strong chemical odours to operate. Choose between multiple lift options at different levels of customization and luxury. For the most elegant addition to any building space, the Commercial Crystal has endless possibilities for customization to fit any business’ aesthetic. RAM believes in creating functionality without compromising on style.

Value Your Patrons

A business that shows its values in an action-oriented way will gain the trust of its audience so much faster and so much more securely than with only words. More and more as we move throughout the 2020s, patrons are looking to businesses that are honest about their values and show that they care. If your business values accessibility, it’s the best time to lean forward into that and install mobility devices to aid the public in accessing all areas of your commercial space. Consider working with RAM Elevators + Lifts to implement a high-quality, low-maintenance lift for patrons with mobility challenges.

Lease To Better Tenants

If you’re the owner of a commercial space you are leasing or renting out, adding a cost-effective, functional lift can affect the number of proposals you get for the space. More accessible locations are prime commercial spaces for people looking to show value to their customers and for companies whose target audience has mobility issues. By creating demand for your commercial space, you have the ability to choose better tenants. That luxury is something to desire as we head into the summer of 2024, and you can be part of the commercial spaces with that luxury.

Contact RAM Elevators + Lifts

To get in contact with one of our knowledgeable staff members, send us a message and ask us any questions you have, along with a general overview of your commercial space. We’d love to hear from you. Or, if you already know which lift you are interested in, request a quote and detail your commercial lift of choice. Either way, we will respond as soon as we can.

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While it’s a common myth that private home elevators are loud, expensive, and require constant maintenance, RAM Elevators + Lifts has engineered the Residential Stratus to break these myths. The Stratus private home elevator embodies contemporary elegance as mobile, functional, quiet and affordable. Are you struggling to find accessibility that is affordable and aesthetically matches your home? Keep reading about the Stratus and how it will fit seamlessly into your home.

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Each private home elevator by RAM comes with customizability options because we believe there is no need to compromise on your home’s appearance for the sake of something as necessary as accessibility. Contact our team to talk about how we can help you customize your private home elevator. The following are some of the elements we can customize with you:

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The Stratus comes in 3 standard sizes, which give you room to find the platform size that fits seamlessly into your home. This private home elevator is an affordable mobility device that will actually save you money and space. The nature of it being self-contained saves homeowners space, as it does not require a machine room to function. It’s a compact elevator that can fit into any 5’ by 5’ space and has low overhead clearance for added space-

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The electric drive system means that your private home elevator will not need the hydraulics that produce harsh chemical smells in other elevators. But this is not all of the electric drive benefits: an all-electric drive system means your elevator will not require frequent maintenance.

The maintenance you will need over the years will be straightforward and not constant, but the consistent maintenance it is due to receive will help your RAM elevator last longer. The Stratus comes with the RAM Advantage, part of which gives you the option for a 2” ramp (pitless) or 2” pit to give you flush access into the elevator.

Lifetime Added Value

The value of your home will drastically increase for the families hunting for homes with accessibility. Homes with the right mobility solutions are still few and far between, making any home for sale with a private home elevator a desirable property. With a RAM elevator that can last for years, you are investing not only in your quality of life today but your future—whether that future means selling the home or aging in place.

Ready for Your Own Private Home Elevator?

When you are ready for your private home elevator, learn more about the Stratus or contact our knowledgeable staff to talk about your needs today. We can retrofit an elevator into existing homes as well as install an elevator in new builds. We look forward to working with you!

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Choosing the right passenger lift for your building

Installing a passenger lift in your building can significantly enhance accessibility and convenience for your tenants or visitors. However, choosing the right passenger lift requires careful consideration of various factors. Here are some key factors to keep in mind when selecting the right passenger lift for your building.

Building Height and Space

One of the most important factors to consider when selecting a passenger lift is the height of the building. You need to choose a lift that can comfortably and safely transport passengers to the required floor. You should also consider the space in your building for the lift shaft and machinery.

When it comes to building height, you need to consider the number of floors the lift will serve. This will help you choose the appropriate lift type. For example, for a low-rise building with a few floors a hydraulic lift is more suitable, while a high-rise building with many floors requires a traction lift.

You also need to consider the available space in your building for the lift shaft and machinery. The lift shaft should be large enough to accommodate the lift and its components while leaving enough space for maintenance and repair works. Also, you should choose your lift based on the available space for machinery. There are two types of lifts: Machine Room-Less (MRL) lifts, which do not require

extra space for machinery, and traditional lifts (MR) that need additional room for machinery, typically located on top of the shaft or at the bottom.

2. Passenger Capacity

You need to determine the maximum number of people using the lift at any time. This will help you choose an appropriately sized lift designed to handle the expected passenger load. Keep in mind that lifts with higher passenger capacity are usually more expensive. Its size and weight capacity determine the passenger capacity of a lift. The lift cabin should be large enough to comfortably accommodate the expected number of passengers while providing enough space for wheelchairs, prams, or luggage. The lift's weight capacity should be able to handle the expected passenger load without exceeding the lift's maximum weight limit. A larger passenger capacity could also reduce the average waiting time for lift users.

3. Lift Speed

The speed of the lift is another crucial factor to consider. The lift's speed should be in line with the number of floors it serves. A slower lift may cause inconvenience to users, increasing average waiting time. At the same time, a lift that is too fast may cost more money without adding the appropriate value to the end users. Hydraulic lifts are generally slower than traction lifts, while high-speed lifts are all traction lifts. Before choosing the lift

speed, it would be best to require a traffic analysis from your lift supplier to ensure minimum average waiting times are satisfied.

4. Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency is a critical consideration for any modern lift system. Choose a lift designed to reduce energy consumption. This can save you significant costs in the long run while also reducing your building's carbon footprint. When choosing an energy-efficient lift, look for features such as regenerative drives (only for traction lifts), LED lighting, and standby modes that automatically switch off the lift when it's not in use. You should also consider the lift's power supply and choose one compatible with your building's electrical infrastructure.

5. Safety Features

Safety is paramount when it comes to passenger lifts. Look for lifts that comply with all the relevant safety standards and regulations.

When it comes to safety features, you should also consider the lift's maintenance and repair requirements. Regular maintenance and servicing are essential to ensure that the lift is properly working and that all safety features are functional.

6. Maintenance and Servicing

Like any other mechanical equipment, lifts require regular maintenance and servicing to ensure proper functioning. Therefore, choosing a lift from a reputable manufacturer that provides

maintenance and servicing support 24/7 is important.

7. Installation and Cost

Finally, you need to consider the installation process and the overall cost of the lift system. The installa-

tion process should be carried out by experienced and qualified technicians who will ensure that the lift is installed correctly and in compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements. The cost of the lift system will depend on various factors such as the lift type, passenger capacity, lift travel, and machinery room location. You should also consider the ongoing maintenance and servicing costs when calculating the overall cost of the lift system. To ensure you get the best value for your money, you should compare the prices and features of different lift systems from reputable manufacturers. Avoid choosing a lift based solely on its price, as cheaper options may compromise quality, reliability, and safety.

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Lighting a Room, Simplified

The right lighting can lift your spirits andmakeyoumorerelaxedand productive. Here’s how the pros do it.

Any experienced designer will tell you that lighting is an essential ingredient when you’re decorating a room — not the afterthought that many of us consider it. If you’re tempted to spend more of your time picking out furnishings or puzzling over layouts, remember that lighting can completely transform a space — not just by brightening dark corners, but by affecting your emotions. “Light is a powerful thing,” said Theo Richardson, the director of development at Rich Brilliant Willing, the Brooklyn-based design studio known for its striking LED fixtures, which he founded with Charles Brill and Alexander Williams. “The right light lifts the mood, inspires productivity and motivates us. At home, light enlivens the little things — our morning routines, or the moments we spend with friends.”

Mix It Up

Most designers agree that you need more than one source of light in a room. Think layered illumination: Every room should have a mix of

lighting, including overhead, accent and task lights.In the living room, for example, you might begin by hanging a decorative ceiling fixture near the center of the room, said Nathan Orsman, a lighting designer based in New York City and Southampton. “Then we look toward the outer walls for downlighting that can gently wash the walls, curtains and art with warm, functional brightness,” he said. This can be achieved with soffit or valance lighting, or even plug-in torchier floor lamps that bounce light off the ceiling.

Depending on a room’s layout, he said, accent lights could be used to highlight art, and table lamps could be placed beside seating to add another layer of light. And for extra ambience, he added, “a candle never hurt.” The goal, he explained, is to create contrast between the light at the center of the room and around the perimeter, and the darker spaces in between: “Without the darker, quieter moments, everything is flat and boring. It’s the subtle interplay between light and dark that creates appeal.”

Go Bright in the Kitchen

One place where bright light is more

important than ambience is the kitchen. Mr. Orsman suggested flooding the space by installing highhats or recessed lights along the edge of the ceiling. If you have a kitchen island, consider hanging pendants overhead, he said, which will light the space without taking up room you might need to eat or prepare food. Also, you’ll be able “to see your guests without having to look around a hanging light.”

And don’t forget under-cabinet light: Running LED light strips on the bottom of your upper cabinets is the easiest way to create an evenly lighted counter space for food prep and cooking.

Consider a Room’s Orientation

If you have a north-facing room without direct sunlight, it will generally require a little more thought. Donna Mondi, an interior designer in Chicago, installed recessed fixtures along the perimeter of a north-facing living room to complement a central pendant that spread light horizontally throughout the space. But she didn’t stop there: She also used table lamps to illuminate dark corners and a pair of sconces to draw attention to a special piece of art. For a dark bedroom, she used a

similar strategy, combining a central chandelier with discrete up-lights in the corners of the room, bedside lamps for reading and a pair of sconces over the fireplace opposite the bed. Light Up the Corners “When you have an empty and awkward corner, one trick of the trade is to transform that space with an oversized floor lamp,” said Caitlin Murray, the founder and chief executive of Black Lacquer Design, in Los Angeles.

“Look for a lamp that is complementary in finish and material to the surrounding space, and an otherwise lost corner instantly becomes an intentional, polished part of the overall room design.” To brighten up the space next to a desk in a bachelor’s living room, Ms. Murray chose the Detrick Floor Lamp, from Arteriors, in an earthy finish with a gray-green shade.

“It did the double duties of providing added light to his work space while also being a statement accent piece,” she said. “It was important to find something in tone and texture that both complemented the overall design and provided enough of a contrast to the surrounding neutrals to really make a visual impact.”

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KNX Security Proxy: what is it good for?

Joost Demarest explains how media couplers with KNX Security Proxy functionality can be used to integrate non-KNXSecure installations with KNX Secure RF products. KNX Secure covers several use cases where KNX communication is limited to a group of authenticated devices, or the system communication as a whole is protected against eavesdropping or manipulation.

In particular, it secures the following use cases:

Remote access to the installation (KNX IP Secure Tunnelling). The configuration of devices in the installation (KNX Data Security, KNX IP Secure Device Management). Run-time communication of certain applications (KNX Data Security). KNX communication in open IP networks (KNX IP Secure Routing). KNX communication in open Subnetworks (KNX Data Security).

The last use case covers the common scenario where a (possibly already-existing) wired KNX installation, i.e., a KNX TP (twisted-pair) installation, is extended with KNX RF S-Mode devices via a media coupler. Extending an existing KNX TP installation with KNX RF via a media coupler (original image source: Weinzierl Engineering). In contrast to twisted-pair cable that is hidden behind walls and ceilings, and thereby provides basic security against outside attack, the KNX RF wireless spectrum is an open medium that can be easily accessed anonymously from outside the installation.

It is therefore a legitimate requirement to secure all communication within this KNX RF subnetwork, but at the same time, allow integration of KNX RF Secure devices into applications that exist unsecured on the KNX TP segment. An example of

this would be adding a secured KNX RF pushbutton that participates in the same group as unsecured KNX TP pushbuttons and an unsecured KNX TP light switch actuator.

To achieve this, the coupler device that separates the to-be secured subnetwork from the unsecured subnetwork, must act as a middleperson when routing KNX Frames from one subnetwork to the other, and transparently add or remove the KNX Data Security to or from the KNX Frame. A coupler device with an optional security proxy functionality thus allows for a Group Address to be configured securely for one of its subnetworks, but without security (i.e., ‘plainly’) for its other subnetwork. In other words, it can transparently translate between secure and plain communication, making runtime communication between devices in different subnetworks via this Group Address

possible. Example of how a coupler device employs KNX Security Proxy functionality to allow for secure Group communication for one of its subnetworks, and plain Group communication for its other subnetwork.

Translating unicast (point-to-point) runtime communication between secure and plain is not supported by a KNX Security Proxy, neither is (system) broadcast runtime communication. However, the security proxy includes methods to temporarily enable unicast and (system) broadcast routing between specific Individual Addresses.

The security proxy is applicable only for segment couplers, line couplers and backbone couplers.

Joost Demarest is the CTO/CFO of KNX Association, the creator and owner of KNX technology – the worldwide standard for all applications in home and building control.

Lighting: creating amazing aesthetics for the home using KNX and LED tape

As LED tape is now ubiqui tous in new lighting schemes, Simon Buddle explains how combining it with the flexibility of KNX can lead to stunning effects that are more costeffective than other solutions.

The slow transition to LED, I would say, is pretty much complete. I haven’t seen an incandescent lamp installed in a new home for a very long time now. We’ve been through those initially painful years where the various new technologies were trying to catch up with each other. First, we saw the advent of the LED for home lighting, then lighting control manufacturers had to design and build new dimming actuators for the market.

Then we realised that not all LEDs dimmed well, or even at all in some cases. We’ve had years of lamps that flicker, and dimming that is not smooth but steps down, stage by stage, in what can only be described as dimming by staircase steps. And then those pesky lookalike filament LEDs came to town. Many with a minimum load so low, that even when the dimmers were off there was the faintest of glow from them.

LED Tape

Certainly, one of the biggest changes I’ve witnessed over the last five years is the proliferation of LED tape in the home. Previously, the only way to light a large, coffered ceiling was to use neon or fluorescent tubes, neither of which gave off a particularly pleasing light when compared with the consistent warm yellow glow of the 12V halogen. And many times, we’d see colour discrepancies over time as the tubes slowly decayed.

LED tape, however, brings its own set of challenges which we talked about last year in my article ‘Residential Lighting: the advantage of using KNX drivers for LEDs‘. Drivers and power supplies have to be in the space, cable runs for 12V and 24V must be considered for voltage drop and with that comes the need to ensure the colour and luminosity.

Colour changing

There are three areas where colour changing may be used in the home. Let’s look at them:

Tuneable White

This works by having yellow LEDs and blue/white LEDs next to each other. So, by using two sets of LEDs along the length of a single tape, it is possible to mix the two colours. The principle of tuneable white is very straightforward. It does require a DT8 compatible KNX DALI actuator. These are known as DALI2.

The Jung DALI2 DT8 actuator is an example of a KNX gateway that is used with tuneable white LED tape. On a recent installation we completed, all of the LED tape was controlled from a single slider on the KNX user interface so that all of the tape in the house exactly matched in colour. The colour temperature of the tape can be changed from 2700K to 6500K very easily by the homeowner. One thing to look out for is the density of LEDs on the tape. The higher the density the less likely you are to see spotting on the tape.

RGBW

Colour changing is so easy now in the KNX world, with products such

as the Zennio Lumento that enables you to connect all four colours to a single driver. Oh, and they also do versions that can be configured for

tuneable white or just four independent LED tapes. That is a great option when you’ll need drivers anyway, so why not bring them

straight into KNX and save that additional driver cost? Colour changing is one thing, but how about setting it to music?

DMX

DMX512, as it is officially known, can do exactly that. What’s the difference between RGBW and DMX? Well, fundamentally, nothing in terms of the LEDs, although there are some spectacular LED arrays for stage performance. DMX is really designed for the stage and theatre. The difference is in the speed of communications. A DMX controller can react at super-fast speed which means that it can change in time to the music being played. If you couple DMX with MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) you have the basics of instruments controlling lights. Hit a certain key on a synth and on comes a particular light. KNX can absolutely control a DMX setup, but if you want the LEDs to ‘dance’ in time to the music you’ll need some sort of microphone or audio line input into the DMX to make that function work. That is worth a

discussion with the client.

Conclusion

LED is pretty much a done deal for most homeowners, and colour changing can add something special to the home. One of the great joys of KNX is that it can interface with all types of worlds or technologies; we are not stuck with one manufacturer or communications protocol. We can talk to DMX, replace LED drivers with our own KNX versions which are far more intelligent and dim considerably better than most off-the-shelf drivers. And if that weren’t enough, we can also easily integrate DT8 colour changing into the mix as well. I don’t know of any other system that can bring together all those diverse lighting technologies at anything close to the price of a KNX system. All it needs is a little bit of design time up front to discuss and agree the client’s needs and we can create amazing lighting aesthetics for our customers.

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Over thirty years ago, Q-Tran was born with a vision: to manufacture superior power solutions. As we grew, we expanded our offering to include the highest quality LEDs and fixtures, positioning us as a leader in architectural lighting. Now it’s time that our brand reflects the dynamic, innovative company we’ve become.

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