In a green smart home, one is able to monitor and control every aspect. At a glance, we see what our electricity usage is and take steps to reduce usage without sacrificing convenience or comfort. Hot water is always on tap. With water tanks being used to collect and store rainwater, the water level is […]
Many are realising that green living has great financial benefits. And smart home automation systems also help with saving on monthly costs, as well as adding to comfort and convenience. As an example, smart lighting systems are used. A sensor in every room automatically switches lights on and off when movement is detected. This is […]
Electricity usage is reduced with energy conservation, and smart technology is useful in reducing usage to an even larger extent. With smart technology, data is continuously collected. An app, laptop, desktop and/or smart devices are used to view information. Data is available per minute, hour, day, over weeks, months and even years. Patterns are thus […]
Green home prices may be higher than that of other houses on the market – however, there is a great return on investment. Our water bill is reduced by up to 60% when rainwater harvesting is implemented. (Rainwater is used for washing machines, gardens and toilet flushing.) Insulation of the home reduces the electricity bill. […]
Through complex under-floor water pipe systems, your home can maintain a steady temperature without high running expenses being added to our utility bill. The key to the ingenuity of this system is in the installation. A network of pipes is installed throughout the house and connected to two separate tanks—one hot, and one cold. These […]
While we may think that installing photovoltaic solar panels is expensive, they are actually quite affordable. The cost has come down considerably as the demand for alternative energy sources has increased. Today, they cost half as much as they did in 2008 and the solar market has increased substantially. When solar panels are fitted onto the […]
