Affordable Housing Community Utilizes Universal Design
The fully accessible 51-unit apartment building will feature smart home technologies and follow Passive House and Universal Design principles
Dvele Expands Production of High-Tech Self-Powered Homes
The housing tech company’s automated facilities in Mexico and the US will increase manufacturing capabilities for its Essential line, providing more affordable homes for Americans
Kolbe Launches Smart Privacy Glass for Single-Family Homes
Single, as well as multiple, windows and doors can be controlled with a wall-mounted touch panel, remote or home automation system
Luxury Development in Utah Uses Leading-Edge Tech to Enhance Health and Wellbeing
The 115-residence community has partnered with a range of partners providing air purification and water filtration systems, circadian lighting that mimics natural daylight, and other technologies
Smart Neighborhood Project Combines Net Zero with Natural Gas
Nicor Gas and Habitat for Humanity are partnering on a development project that provides 30 affordable homes and serves as a living lab to study different energy sources.
DOE Announces Six Finalists in Home Electrification Prize
The U.S. Department of Energy announced six finalists for the EAS-E Prize, highlighting innovative solutions in electrification retrofits.
<p>As the world gets smarter and faster, so do our homes. Long gone are the days of the traditional lock-and-key security system—this is the era of the smart home. Today’s homeowners look to automation and interconnectivity of devices to improve their lifestyle, reduce energy consumption, and increase security and safety. Climate control, lighting adaptation, smart appliances, and other technology in the house are able to adapt to the user's schedule and adjust accordingly. Today’s smart home saves us time, money, and energy than the traditional home of the past.</p>
Smart Neighborhood Project Combines Net Zero with Natural Gas
Nicor Gas and Habitat for Humanity are partnering on a development project that provides 30 affordable homes and serves as a living lab to study different energy sources.
DOE Announces Six Finalists in Home Electrification Prize
The U.S. Department of Energy announced six finalists for the EAS-E Prize, highlighting innovative solutions in electrification retrofits.
The ‘Next Gen’ Multifamily Experience
When looking at the future of multifamily housing, we’re seeing influences from many places. But the number one spot? Hospitality.
Let’s Talk: Undesired Smart Appliance Wi-Fi Integration
Buyers enjoy smart tech in their homes, but does everything need to come with wireless connectivity? According to 50% of customers, they won’t even consider it—at least for their appliances.
It's Time to Give Your Renters Smart Home Tech
Smart locks, thermostats, lights, leak detectors, payment apps: Owners and occupants benefit from the burgeoning market of property technology.
LG Introduces 'Home 8' Energy Storage Solution
LG Electronics has introduced the "Home 8" residential energy storage system (ESS), a solution that will enable American homeowners to manage energy, provide backup power, and reduce dependence on the electric grid.
KB Home Launches First Microgrid Communities in California
All-electric, solar- and battery-powered energy-smart connected communities offer greater energy-efficient and resilient new homes.
Modular, Modern Apartment Prototype ‘Cloud S’ Unveiled
Modular homebuilding meets manufacturing-like productization with the unveiling of the Cloud S, a modern dwelling for the modern renter.
Giving Buyers the High-Performance Features They Want
After surveying hundreds of home shoppers to find out what they most want in their homes, Tri Pointe Homes announced several new standard offerings.
Smart Air Quality Control with Swidget
Swidget Smart Controls marries smart device automation with Panasonic’s indoor air quality management—but the modular product does much more than that.
