Study proves natural light – or smart windows – reduce stress and anxiety

Study proves natural light – or smart windows – reduce stress and anxiety

by | Sep 27, 2021 | electrochromic glass, health benefits, mental health, natural daylight, Real Estate News, Real Estate Technology, Smart Home Tech, smart windows

Homeowners can reduce anxiety and stress and even improve their sleep by letting more natural light into their homes, a study has found. A peer-reviewed paper published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health explains that increasing...
How soon will an investment in solar panels payoff?

How soon will an investment in solar panels payoff?

by | Jun 3, 2021 | Real Estate News, Real Estate Technology, Smart Home Tech, Solar investment payoff, Solar panel costs, Solar panel insallation, solar panels, solar power, Solar power system

Housing industry experts say that solar panels will become a more common fixture on new homes in the U.S. as installation costs fall and their benefits become more widely known. The industry is keeping a very keen watch on California, which has already mandated their...
Some buyers are seeking more resilient homes

Some buyers are seeking more resilient homes

by | May 26, 2021 | Energy-Efficient Homes, Featured News, off-grid homes, Real Estate News, Real Estate Technology, resilient home design, Smart Home Tech, solar power home

Interest in off-grid homes is growing among buyers who are wary of blackout events such as the incident in Texas in February that followed a severe winter storm. The growing interest in self-powered homes has led some developers to go beyond energy saving features...