Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Home Automation",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release The BASF House opens in Nottingham. from
BASF, which we summarised at the time by saying "The BASF House, a project designed to demonstrate that it is possible to build an affordable low energy house, has been officially opened at the University of Nottingham".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Home automation in Northern Ireland from
Schneider Electric: "Home automation systems from Square D and Clipsal brands of Schneider Electric are adding a final touch of luxury to an impressive self-build property in Northern Ireland".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Echelon
- take a look at Echelon and Altera collaboration
which says: "Echelon and Altera collaborate to enable more powerful, multi-purpose controllers for control automation market".
Take a look also at the news release from Invision UK, Invision UK shed new iLight on control,
as well as Home technology showroom hi tech homes live demo from Cyber Homes,
and Computerlinks for affordable 'digital plumbing' from Computerlinks.
See also:
Opus Technologies European distribution strategy
(October 2007)
Opus to assume direct responsibility for all sales of Opus in the UK
Echelon help win European Utility Award
(October 2007)
Echelon's energy management project with Hanze University of Groningen in the Netherlands has won the Business Performance Category of the European Utility Award
Look no further to create a stunning new home
(October 2007)
North of England's Homebuilding and Renovating Show in Harrogate, will help visitors find the right products and services to convert, extend, renovate or build a house from scratch
Energy efficiency and affordability
(September 2007)
BASF helping build an energy efficient and affordable house, as part of Creative Energy Homes Project at University of Nottingham's School of the Built Environment
Norbain expanding Intruder ranges at LIVE07
(September 2007)
Wide range of suppliers offering Intruder Detection solutions will be available at LIVE to take customers through the newest equipment on the market
Interbuild nears capacity in countdown to show
(August 2007)
With stand space 93% sold out and over 800 companies confirmed, Interbuild 2007 is living up to its 'record breaking' predictions
CEDIA educates at Interbuild
(August 2007)
Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association will be promoting the concept of the smart home at Interbuild
Paxton Access appoints distributor in Romania
(June 2007)
Paxton Access, leading manufacturer of intelligent access control solutions, has signed up ELTEK Distribution SAR as a distributor for their full product line in Romania
Interbuild 2007 goes 'green'
(June 2007)
Interbuild is launching its Eco Product Showcase alongside a series of snapshot seminars focussing on the environment and related 'hot' topics
Homebuilding and Renovating Show coming to Newbury
(May 2007)
Launch of Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the Newbury Showground will help homeowners find right products and services to convert, extend, renovate or build a house from scratch
Smart networking and lighting systems at CEDIA
(April 2007)
Residential networking system called Delta 8, from Schneider Electric, lead the way at CEDIA Expo Exhibition at London's Excel
Echelon home automation products
(April 2007)
Echelon speeds development of home automation products with introduction of power line chip featuring self-installation
BPT launches Nehos total home solution
(April 2007)
BPT Security Systems announce launch of Nehos, a ground breaking life-style product which incorporates the most advanced ever door entry system
Echelon and LonMark Help reduce energy usage
(March 2007)
CECED adopts Echelon's technology as part of its Household Appliances Control and Monitoring - AIS standard
Home and building automation new panel-based PC
(January 2007)
MAC Solutions (UK) distribute ASEM's innovative panel-based PCs designed to control power and energy systems in home or office via simple, compact touch screen LCD
Echelon and 4HomeMedia Partnership
(January 2007)
Echelon Corporation and 4HomeMedia formally announced their award winning collaboration at the International Consumer Electronics Show 2007
Echelon and Altera Partner power line networking
(November 2006)
Echelon and Altera Partner to bring low cost power line networking to home appliances
Transforming residences into 'intelligent' homes
(November 2006)
Echelon Technology makes transforming residences into 'intelligent' homes as easy as plugging in a power cord
Bringing home control solutions to consumers
(November 2006)
Echelon Corporation, along with twelve consumer products companies, announced the formation of the Digital Home Alliance
Echelon receives home automation award
(October 2006)
Echelon Corporation has received the first annual Net-atHome award for its continued commitment to the advancement of the home automation industry
Norbain expand Intruder Detection offerings
(October 2006)
Norbain have announced that they have been appointed as the key National UK distributor by Europlex Technologies for their new SigNET range of hybrid alarm panels
Echelon receives Home Automation Award
(September 2006)
Echelon has received the first annual Net-atHome award for its continued commitment to the advancement of the home automation industry
Hoasis home automation system
(July 2006)
BPT Security Systems (UK) of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, has launched Hoasis - a new home automation system
Theatrical and architectural lighting control
(July 2006)
Polaron is taking the opportunity to highlight its position as a market leader and one of the few profitable companies in the growing lighting controls sector
Carlo Gavazzi home automation distribution network
(July 2006)
Carlo Gavazzi UK is to support home owners looking to automate their homes with the addition of a new network of specialist distributors
New remote lighting controls set the mood at Cedia
(June 2006)
New lighting controls from Clipsal, a brand of Schneider Electric, are unveiled during the Cedia Expo Exhibition at London's Excel
BPT Security Systems (UK) gets a makeover
(May 2006)
Door entry and proximity access control systems specialist BPT Security Systems (UK) has updated its corporate image
LonMark International appoints Executive Director
(April 2006)
LonMark International is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Bernstein to the role of executive director
New security systems from Newlec Electrical
(March 2006)
Newlec Electrical offers a wire-free range of security systems using the latest technology, giving the professional installer a comprehensive and reliable product
Underfloor heating and home automation systems
(February 2006)
Bill McConnel, Technical Director of Continental Underfloor Heating, discusses underfloor heating and argues why it is ideally placed to compliment a home automation system
Universal design bath and showers showcased
(December 2005)
Universal design bath and showers showcased in ultra-efficient BASF 'Better Planet' House
Intelligent Home Systems smart move for developers
(July 2005)
Schneider Electric has published a new guide for developers, Intelligent Home System - Building in a competitive edge
Hometronic wireless home automation
(July 2005)
Honeywell Hometronic wireless home automation system controls 19-zone heating system in private home
Forward thinking installers deliver intelligence
(June 2005)
The integration of smart technologies in the home is now an affordable reality and Square D, a brand of Schneider Electric, delivers everything an installer needs