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The building technology can be operated by smartphone
when the house is empty or to provide additional
support to the household. It’s a major benefit that the
system can always be reprogrammed and expanded. The
whole system is highly adaptable and can be adjusted
time and again.
Master operating devices eliminate the nuisance, or
perhaps even difficulty, of having to go from one room
to another. Motion detectors and other automated
functions eliminate major challenges in daily life and
improve security. In this case the technology can be
remotely read by care workers providing additional
support to the household.
The big sister house trialled KNX connectivity and
demonstrated that this can work in a supported housing
environment. It also demonstrated that a practical
living environment running on electricity only with a
significant reduction on fuel bills and the added security
of battery back-up for mains failure is viable. Future
developments can build on the success of this project.
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