6th Annual MVP Awards: Connected Home
The Most Valuable Product Awards showcase the best in new building product design, innovation, and functionality. Here are the winners in the Connected Home category
Whole Home Electrical Safety from Leviton
Real-Time Energy Consumption From Every Circuit in the My Leviton App
Today’s buyer expects more technology in their home
New Proptech Tools Set to Revolutionize Home Sales and Renovations
Real estate pros recently met to discuss the benefits and challenges of implementing new property technology tools
Back to Bare Bones—Delivering New Homes Buyers Can Actually Afford
Elevated expectations in the new-home market are driving up costs for unnecessary amenities homebuyers may not actually want
Former Amazon Manager Launches Manufactured Housing Startup
Blokable will make single-family homes, accessory dwelling units, and market-rate apartment buildings
Home Technology Changes How New Homes Are Built
Cool roofs, motion lighting, and permeable pavements are among the new trends
Atlanta Homes Have The Most Connected Devices
According to the WiFi company Eero, houses in Atlanta have an average of 9.17 connected gadgets on a network, the…
2017 Show Village: A Showcase for Innovation
Professional Builder’s Show Village homes offered ideas for Millennials and Boomers and kitchens and baths, plus easy-to-use smart home technology
HGTV Smart Home Features Advanced Lighting, Security, And Audio Systems
At 3,300 square feet, the HGTV Smart Home in Scottsdale, Ariz., has plenty of room for cool new gadgets.
According to…
Seven Predictions For Smart Home Innovation
Energy efficiency is the norm for new homes now, but there’s still room for innovation. Kurt Dykema of Twisthink envisions a cost-…
How To Maintain Privacy With Smart Home Technology
Computers, phones, appliances, and all sorts of other everyday gadgets are becoming more advanced, as sophisticated hackers are well…
Voice Control Devices Are Stars Of The Smart Home Industry
Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service and Google Home are becoming compatible with more and more smart home products, making it easier for people…
The New American Home 2017: Kitchen and Bath Highlights
The standout kitchen and bath features in The New American Home 2017 offer innovation, luxury, and new takes on the tried and true
University Program Is Building A House That Monitors Health
A professor and his students at the University of Kansas School of Architecture have been awarded more than $50,000 to construct a smart…