Builder Magazine: Home Automation

Can Houses Be Taught to Think?

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 05:57:49 EST

Sensor-driven "ambient intelligence" could automate functions to make life easier for homeowners.

Mobile Apps: Honeywell International

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:28:20 EST

The Total Connect 2.0 remote services app lets home buyers control their security system and receive text messages and email alerts.

Mobile Apps: Nexia Home Intelligence

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:29:42 EST

The Nexia Home Intelligence custom app allows homeowners to grant lock access, manage lighting, and change temperature settings with one-touch control.

High-Tech Thermostat

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:44:36 EST

A learning thermostat helps homeowners save money.

Look for Key Trends at CEDIA Expo

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:32:52 EST

When the market comes back, builders will find a different environment in terms of home technology.

Technology Product Development in Home Building

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:32:50 EST

Many technology products for the residential market originated in the commercial market.

Home Automation Sector Uses Hotels as Testing Ground

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:32:36 EST

Great place to evaluate new automation systems.

Consolidation Trend Among Home Builders Bodes Well

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:32:37 EST

Important benefit would be the likely decrease in product pricing do to economies of scale.

Technology Products Bundled With Related Services

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:32:29 EST

Companies that supply home builders with entertainment and automation products are venturing with related service providers to create more robust offerings to builders.

Green Digital Techonology Solutions for Builders

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:32:25 EST

A new report suggests that a tipping point has been reached.

Next Wave of Digital for the Home

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:32:54 EST

Whole-house distribution of high-definition signals will be the next big thing in home technology.

Wireless Network Standards Merge With IT Standards

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:18:45 EST

ZigBee Alliance announces incorporation of IT standards to enable more seamless integration.

Home Technology Holds On

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:34:40 EST

Builders continue to offer home technology even in a down market.

Scaling Back Smartly

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:17:12 EST

Integrated home automation systems can maximize space efficiency and make a small home feel larger.

Smart Meters

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:17:26 EST

Utility companies will be able to interact with home control systems through smart meters.

Generation Y wants high-tech solutions to managing every aspect of their new homes.

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:33:54 EST

Generation Y wants high-tech solutions to managing every aspect of their new homes.

Jeff Click Homes is Incorporating More Technology into its Home Designs

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:32:02 EST

North Oklahoma Citybuilder Jeff Click’s most recent show home has all of the technological turbines, such as media servers and AV power amps, placed subtly, hidden in technology closets and connected to media ports such as the home theater and automation system. Five LG plasma televisions throughout the home are black box–free, with cable boxes and other hardware out of sight. Speakers are flush-mounted.

Custom Builder Capital Construction Learns that Buyers Prefer Certain Types of Green Technology in their New Homes

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:26:11 EST

Buyers prefer certain types of green technology.

Disney's New Innoventions Dream Home is More than a Theme Park Attraction; it's a Living Laboratory

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:27:07 EST

It’s more than just a theme park attraction; it’s a living laboratory.

Tech Spec: Sony Synchs Up with Control4

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:30:29 EST

Don't get him wrong. Neal Manowitz, who as director of marketing for Sony Electronics' consumer systems and applications division runs the company's sales in the new-home market, certainly empathizes with builders as they struggle through this downturn. But his business continues to grow.