KNX the Worlds only open standard for building control and automation can make major energy savings of up to 60% and reduce the carbon footprint of a building. This is truly green sustainable technology that can be applied to small and large buildings alike.

On 05 November 2008 the international KNX community descended upon London for the worldwide KNX National Groups Workshop. This event was attended by representatives from more than 14-countries demonstrating the strength of KNX technology around the world. The workshop was chaired by Mr. Heinz Lux of the KNX Association of Brussels.

From now until 31 January 2009, the Building Centre in Store Street, Central London is the venue for a ten week exhibition, Intelligent Homes & Workplaces -A Design Technology & Product Showcase. KNX UK is one of a number of organisations participating in the event at The Building Centre which attracts some 2000 visitors every week including architects, consultants, M&E engineers, planners, self-builders and home improvers. As such the exhibition represents a major opportunity to get the KNX messages across to very important and influential specifiers. KNX UK has a very professional presence at the event including a rolling AV presentation and first class product and information displays. Visit www.buildingcentre.co.uk

Somfy Limited is the latest major manufacturer to become a member of KNX UK, the Association representing manufacturers, systems integrators, distributors, users and training establishments for KNX technology in the United Kingdom. Somfy is a world leading manufacturer of motors and control systems for automated solar protection and security applications within commercial buildings and domestic premises. The company has been established in the UK since 1969 and has offices in London and Yeadon, near Leeds. Somfy Limited is part of the worldwide Somfy International Group with its HQ in France and some 4700 worldwide employees working within 52 subsidiaries. Somfy provides controls for many different products from roller shutters and interior blinds to patio awnings, garage doors, curtains and gates. Sales exceed over one million motors in European markets such as France or Germany where roller shutters are very widely specified. However, the fast growing UK market offers great sales potential and developments such as Part L of the Building Regulations are creating new sales opportunities for the company. By offering KNX controls with its open platform protocol, Somfy provides a vital service to the market place including support for systems ntegrators. "Membership of KNX UK and use of the KNX platform within our products will be important to our continued growth of the UK market," says Ty Saville, Commercial Controls Manager for Somfy in the UK. "We are delighted to welcome on board such a well known and progressive company as Somfy," says KNX UK President Iain Gordon. "Our member numbers continue to grow as major manufacturers and other organisations using KNX technology recognise the benefits of KNX UK membership in promoting awareness in the UK building market."