The everyday functions of the home, such as opening blinds, turning on lights and controlling appliances can be done remotely by a mobile app that learns which behaviors operate the house most efficiently. MHProNews has been informed data regarding energy generation and consumption is continuously gathered over the life of the project, and evaluated at the University of Stuttgart.
Currently the house is being used as an office, and while not all the functions are operative, alphaEOS, one of the companies involved in the project, says it is all within grasp, according to Knowlton Thomas, editor of Canada’s techvibes. The house is generating a surplus of energy, and during the second phase, two students will live in the home.
If the project succeeds as anticipated and the homes become mainstream, options regarding floor plans, size, colors, textures, etc. will be open to customization. ##
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