Pike Research, Boulder, Colo., released the Energy Efficient Homes study examining the U.S. market for energy-efficient products and services in both new home construction and remodeling industries. The study analyzes

Control4, a provider of IP-based home control and entertainment systems, announced the 4Store™, an online marketplace where customers can access applications that will extend the functionality and interconnectivity of Control4®

In recognition of the collapse of the new construction markets by an average of 73 percent and in celebration of Lutron’s new wireless solutions, Lutron commissioned the design and delivery

Mix the desire of homeowners to do anything, anywhere at any time with the allure of “gee whiz” technology and you get business opportunities for dealers, integrators and installers who

When show business executive Michael Lambert rented out one of his two homes — a beach house in upscale Malibu, Calif. — he wanted to find a way to keep

It all started with an apple. Or so legend has it that Sir Isaac Newton’s study of gravity began with an apple falling on his head. And so it may

New Orleans-based HAI (Home Automation Inc.) announced its donation of 150 ENERGY STAR Omnistat2 Thermostats to Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation, which was launched in December 2007 to build

One of the most popular security features with home-owners is remote notification. When an alarm is triggered, the system sends an e-mail or text message to cell phones, PDAs, and

“CEA TechHome Symbols for Blueprint Design and Technology Specification” represent common categories of wired electronics. CEA TechHome Symbols clearly communicate the locations of wiring for devices, such as on this

Spending is down. The housing market is down. The economy is down. All of this is really getting people down. Is there an up side? Enterprising residential integrators say there