Homeowner , Mark said : “ We incorporated a lot of smart home tech into our first self-build home , which was a more traditional style , but each piece of hardware was running off a different system or app . We knew that this time round we wanted everything to be as integrated and automated as possible , controlling the whole home all from one place .
" As a low-energy household , insulation and ventilation are two very important factors for us ."
DOORS , WINDOWS & FITTINGS
“ As a low-energy household , insulation and ventilation are two very important factors for us . 2020 Architects understood that we needed some high-performance roof windows that would complement the extra insulation , air tightness and other low energy features we incorporated into the property .
“ Being able to open up our roof windows to expel any excess heat has been fantastic , particularly this summer . Yet once the windows are closed , Keylite ’ s fully integrated expanding thermal collar and triple glazing ensures that minimal heat can escape , which has made the windows perfectly compatible with the rest of the features in our home .
“ Another one of Keylite ’ s big selling points was its electric roof windows . These usually come with a standard remote control set up , but Keylite ’ s technical department went above and beyond . They spoke to our smart home suppliers , Epitome Living , and supplied additional pieces of hardware which allowed us to integrate the windows and blinds into our own system .
“ We use a smart home automation system called Loxone , which controls everything – our heat pump , lighting , music , security and access , and of course our Keylite roof windows and blinds – all from our smartphones or the wall-mounted tablet in the kitchen .
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