We invite you to learn more about home technology in our archive
of industry articles we've written or contributed to.
Command Central. Smart Homes Aren't Just for the Rich and
Famous Anymore. Seattle Magazine | by
Maria Dolan
Like a private jet or a megayacht, a high-tech home was
once a trophy purchase for the extremely wealthy...But in the last
few years, technology advancements have allowed even the households
on a budget to incorporate "smart home" technology—and its potential
eco-benefits—into their lives. Read
more...
A Well-planned Home Technology System Can Lead to More Control
and Less Cost. Innovative Home Magazine | by
Jennifer Griffin
Green
building is a concept that’s quickly gaining ground. In fact, earth-savvy
homeowners are spending more time than ever selecting the right building materials
and looking for ways to conserve resources. An area that is often overlooked
or understated, however, is home technology. Read more...
Can High Tech Equal High Environmental Impact?
Northwest EcoBuilding Guild, Green Pages | by Jennifer
Griffin
Advances in home control systems have made it easier for automatic
controls to operate lighting, regulate temperature, monitor irrigation,
and manage energy use. Read
more...
Don't Get Left in the Dark
Home Technology Products Magazine | by Brett Griffin
Whether for security, safety or entertainment, controlled lighting
is becoming more and more apparent in homes today. Read more...
High Tech Hookups
Lowe's for Pros | by Chuck Ross
From simple lighting controllers to whole-house integrated systems
for data, security and entertainment, the residential automation
market is exploding. Read more...
Intermingling X-10 and New Lighting Technologies in the Home
hometoys.com | by Brett Griffin
Intermingling X-10 and New Lighting Technologies in the Home Lighting
control has come a long way since two scientists developed X-10 around
40 years ago. X-10 has grown to provide lighting control at affordable
prices— appealing
to approximately fifteen million X-10 users. Although affordable,
X-10 has faced reliability issues, leading most professional installers
to look for other technologies. Read more...
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