Plan, automate, optimise: Shading with KNX

Shading with KNX is about more than just raising and lowering blinds automatically. Intelligent systems control shading based on weather data – such as brightness, sun position, wind or temperature. This helps prevent overheating in summer and makes optimal use of solar heat gains in winter. 

At the same time, smart shading helps reduce energy consumption: By limiting the need for active cooling and heating, it supports a more efficient indoor climate control. This not only enhances comfort, but also contributes to sustainable building operation – whether in residential or commercial settings.

To implement this effectively, sensors, control systems and actuators must work in perfect harmony. That’s exactly where Elsner Elektronik comes in: Our KNX weather stations, blind actuators and system components provide the right technology for customised shading solutions – whether in residential or commercial buildings.

Efficient shading within a KNX system requires a well-coordinated interaction between sensors, control logic and actuators. Depending on the scope and requirements of the project, this can result in a wide range of automation scenarios – from wind-based retraction of individual awnings to coordinated slat tracking across multiple façades.

Elsner Elektronik provides perfectly matched system components for this purpose: weather stations with precise real-time data acquisition, blind actuators with integrated logic, and extension modules for large-scale or specialised installations. This allows shading solutions to be reliably planned and flexibly scaled – in residential as well as commercial buildings.

The following overview shows the role each of these components plays within the system.