Joe Miles - Recent Posts
Case study: Reducing costs for rental accommodation.
Topic: Building behaviour, eco controls, case study
Providing high spec flats with complete control, lowering running costs and improving comfort
Read MoreLow energy homes and thermal performance
Read MoreHow ventilation can keep your home healthy
Ventilation is extremely important as without adequate ventilation the building would be uninhabitable, high levels of CO2 would cause occupants to be lethargic and get headaches, while high humidity levels would cause damp leading to mould and potentially damage to...
Everything you need to know about the Atamate user interface.
Topic: Interface, Haze, instant control, UI, light switch
User Interface or UI is the space where interaction between humans and the buildings occurs. This is particularly challenging in a building control system due to the variety of interactions that are needed, ranging from turning on a light to configuring a ventilation system.
Read MoreWhole house audio has become easy. The cornerstone of modern audio system is the DAC (digital analogue converter). The DAC will convert an audio stream from a computer (such as a Spotify account) into an audio output. As well as the DAC an audio system needs speakers and an amplifier. These three components may be...
Read MoreThere are a lot of heating options for a new build house. Deciding on the best option is not necessarily straightforward and needs to be done with consideration with the proposed ventilation and hot water systems.
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