Glossary

Resource and climate friendly refers to an efficient and responsible use of limited raw materials and goods. The aim is...

Resource consumption is a measure of the input and use of goods and products that are further processed into higher...

Photovoltaics or photovoltaics is the direct conversion of light energy, usually from sunlight, into electrical energy by means of solar...

Sustainable energy sources, or renewables, include solar energy (photovoltaics, solar thermal), hydropower, ocean energy, wind power, geothermal energy, and ambient...

KNX is an industry standard for a bus system in home and building automation. This means that all devices use...

Interdisciplinary refers to cooperation across the boundaries of different departments and disciplines. Cross-cutting collaboration is essential to the understanding process....

The Internet of Things (IoT) describes the networking of everyday devices and sensors via the internet that collect and analyze...

Smart home applications cover a wide area. It ranges from energy saving, convenient lighting and multimedia control to intrusion and...

Smart Living is an umbrella term for people's lives in a digitized environment. It encompasses the smart home, but goes...

Smart home refers to processes and systems for building automation in living spaces and homes. The goal is to increase...