06/05/2026
Project Highlight: Innovation in the Palm Springs Desert! 🌵
We are thrilled to spotlight the "House of the Rising Sun," a stunning luxury residential project in Palm Springs, California, and a proud 2022 KNX Award Nominee!
Facing harsh desert conditions, System Integrator -Antoine Micaelli and the team at DMC Technology seamlessly unified over 300 KNX devices across multiple premium brands into one smart ecosystem.
The true success of this project lies in its harmony with nature. By pairing a massive solar array with high-efficiency KNX HVAC control, the team dramatically reduced both the villa's footprint and its utility bills.
Automation runs autonomously based on outdoor temperature and sun tracking, providing a "device-free" living experience. The system even respects local "Dark-Sky" compliance by shutting down landscape lighting at night to preserve desert stargazing. 🌟
Fantastic work pushing the boundaries of sustainable automation, Marc-Antoine Micaelli and DMC Technology! 👏
🔗 Project details: https://projects.knx.org/en/detail/PRJ001809