The future is electric!
The future of electricity is not only about the new ways of generating it but also about new ways of utilising it. Not surprising then that the expected global electricity …
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Vent-Axia’s MVHR Provides Excellent Indoor Air Quality in Self-Build Smart Home Project
Leading ventilation expert Vent-Axia, has supplied a Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic High Flow Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) unit to a 3,000sq ft. self-build smart home in County Down, Northern …
VitrA launches V-Care Prime: the latest innovation in smart WC technology designed by Arik Levy
Leading bathroom brand VitrA is launching V-Care Prime, the latest addition to its range of shower toilets. Designed by Arik Levy in collaboration with the VitrA’s Design Studio and the …
Creating a modern masterpiece
Smart and simple changes can bring homes into the 21st century Television programmes such as Grand Designs have made many viewers yearn for a home that promotes a modern lifestyle. …
VitrA’s Bathrooms Save Water
With the average person using 143 litres per day and 63% of that used in the bathroom, there is an increased pressure to become more sustainable and environmentally conscious in …
VitrA launches WC Smart Panel Flush Plate
The VitrA Smart Panel flush plate uses the latest digital sensor technology to create the most hygienic and efficient WC flush available. As the digital home evolves, VitrA has combined …
The security of remote access
If you’ve ever been locked out of your house or car, you are familiar with that feeling of frustration — always at the most inconvenient of times. It’s even worse …
2019’s top 5 trends in green architecture for a livable environment
Climate change has become one of the most important environmental and social issues of the past decades, and thus mankind also faces its crucial challenges in 2019. The building industry …
Revealed: The concerns preventing Brits from owning smart home technology
* ‘Digital assistant’ (71%) is the feature Brits who do not own smart home products are most aware of * Thereafter, ‘voice recognition/control function’ (64%) is the next best recognised …
Futurology: the new home in 2050
Homes of the future will increasingly tap into neighbourhood energy systems, feature flexible layouts and use improved technology to make automatic decisions about heating, security and even postal deliveries, according …
Top of the class: The smarty pants office building
Ellina Webb looks at the smart solutions that can help building owners comply with legislation and improve both the energy rating and the graded class of their office space. Retrofitting …