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 Home Tech Is on the Cusp of Widespread Adoption
But it first has to address myriad homeowner concerns—especially security and privacy.
How to Market Smart Homes as a Builder
As a builder, the only thing worse than not offering smart home technology is doing so and no one knowing about it. This is a marketing failure, and it’s easily avoidable.
Considering Smart Home Options? A Builder's Checklist
Times have changed. A generation ago, smart home technology gained momentum as an exciting add-on to custom homes, viewed as a nice-to-have and an attention grabber for people with disposable income. Now, it’s a must-have for the mainstream. How can you get ahead of the shift?
7 Strategies for Building and Selling Smart Homes
Buyers want tech in their new houses. You need an efficient home production process. Here are ideas on how to achieve both.
Adoption of Smart Appliances on the Rise [SURVEY]
Not many home technology integrators are specifying connected kitchen goodies, but the numbers indicate that’s about to change.
Register Today! UTOPIA's Smart Homes Webinar, May 6, 2021, 1 pm ET
UTOPIA's first editorial webinar for 2021 (May 6, 2021, 1 pm ET) will present tips and best practices for building (and successfully selling) smart and connected homes.
If You’re Not Offering Smart Home Options, You're Likely Leaving Money On the Table
Eighty-one percent of homebuyers list smart home features as their most desired feature in new home construction.
3 Reasons Why Homebuyers See Smart Home Technology As a Lifestyle Upgrade
Safety, wellness, and daily conveniences are among the top benefits of smart homes, according to homeowners and homebuyers.
How Smart Homes Make Life Better
Life is complicated. There are times when all we want is a little more ease and tranquility. Living in a smart home can simplify our lives and improve our quality of life.
Give Kitchens Extra Appeal With 4 Smart Refrigerator Features Homeowners Love
New research suggests consumers may be embracing smart appliances.
