design-build community<\/a><\/strong> can and should seize as opportunities \u2013 and he\u2019s keen on helping builders of single-family homes to leverage these applications to create better experiences for their clients \u2013 and bigger profits for their firms. \u201cWhat I call \u2018surging and emerging\u2019 is a mix of the here-and-now and the aspirational, meaning it\u2019s a blend of my encouraging the design-build community to hurry up on applications that are already mainstream \u2013 or tech for them to \u2018get ahead of the pack\u2019 on,\u201d he says.<\/p>\nTop Tech Trends for the Home<\/h2>\n
\u2022 Whole Home Audio\/Video
\n\u2022 Lighting Tech
\n\u2022 Smart Social Kitchen
\n\u2022 Smart Home Security
\n\u2022 “Network Robustus”
\n\u2022 Work from Home (including content creation)
\n\u2022 Health and Wellness
\n\u2022 Smart Power
\n\u2022 Sleep Tech
\n\u2022 Smart Water
\n\u2022 Outdoor Content, Control and more<\/p>\n
Whole Home Audio\/Video<\/h2>\n
\u201cOne of the things that I’m constantly reminding builders of is an American time-use study that the Bureau of Labor Statistics does,\u201d says Galante. \u201cTheir data reveals that the number one thing people do at home in terms of time consumption is sleep. The number two thing they do is watch TV. But because of the margins on televisions and the trade dynamics, builders haven\u2019t shown much interest in showing a lot of live TVs in their model homes.\u201d Galante feels that helping the buyer imagine the perfect TV viewing experience could be a big help.<\/p>\n
Those TVs need audio, and clients often want a better experience than a built-in TV speaker could ever provide. \u201cA surround-sound system doesn\u2019t need to be nestled in the wallboard and sold on the front end,\u201d he says. \u201cThe buyer can only make so many decisions during the initial process. But a buyer is eventually going to purchase a TV and likely look for an audio system for that TV \u2013 so why wouldn’t you, as a builder, present some of the options and mediate the sale at whatever point that takes place?<\/p>\n
Lighting Tech Trends<\/h2>\n
\u201cWe still have work to do in the luxury market in terms of helping builders \u2013 and their clients \u2013understand all of the different facets of lighting design,\u201d says Galante. \u201cI\u2019m not sure we\u2019re all quite aware of the growing demand for these solutions, and we need to have the right collaboration process in place to deliver for the client.\u201d Understanding lighting design for the luxury client is something we tackled on the Crestron blog back in August of 2024, with a post that opened:<\/p>\n
One of the first questions David Burya asks his clients is:<\/em><\/p>\n\u201cWhere is a place you have been that you never wanted to leave?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nBurya, the design principal and chief strategy officer for Tirschwell & Co. Architectural Lighting Design, explains what happens next.<\/em><\/p>\n\u201cIn the 10 seconds after that \u2013 this is what I need to know \u2013 peoples\u2019 minds are awash with memories of places and people and stimuli that are rich with desire,\u201d he says. \u201cIn a way, we are creating future memories by designing toward impeccable desires. People come to us to design their dream home; why would we not start with their dreams?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nWhat Burya\u2019s driving at is something that architects, designers, and technology integrators understand: A space or a system is much more than imported marble or high-end audio gear. It\u2019s the intuitive skill of combining all those elements to create a truly human experience.<\/em><\/p>\nBut these solutions are hardly exclusive to high-end homes. \u201cWe’re trying to get the semi-custom builders to understand how much smart lighting is desired by the customer. The good news? The technology is relatively easy to deploy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Smart Social Kitchen<\/h2>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve seen demos from many manufacturers, and the smart cooking stuff, the precision cooking hardware, and the devices that link to ingredients and recipes \u2013 it\u2019s all amazing,\u201d says Galante. \u201cThere\u2019s software that knows what’s in your refrigerator and what you need to buy for a recipe and offers one-touch ordering of those ingredients \u2013 or the system being aware of what ingredients you have on hand and suggesting recipes to you \u2013 this is cool stuff.\u201d<\/p>\n
The problem is that these solutions have been presented as a list of technical features that a lot of consumers may find bewildering. \u201cWe have to couple all of this marvelous technology with the social aspects of the kitchen,\u201d says Galante. \u201cCooking is often a social undertaking, whether with family or friends. Now imagine a connected kitchen in which cooks can be their own Julia Child and have their own little network and bring people in virtually, and we could start to vibrantly share some of these new cooking experiences in particular.\u201d<\/p>\n
Smart Home Security Tech Trends<\/h2>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s interesting is that the big builders \u2013 those in the billion-dollar-plus range \u2013 are on the leading edge of offering tech solutions,\u201d says Galante. \u201cAnd the big builders \u2013 93% of them, by our research \u2013 have some kind of smart home security offer.\u201d That includes keyless locks, video doorbells, automated switches to exterior lights (including along paths of access and egress) and more.<\/p>\n
\u201cThose are the core features, and most volume builders have something in that regard,\u201d he explains. \u201cMany of them have upgrade paths for more light switches and more articulation on the security side of things with interior and exterior cameras and such. That’s the number one category. Now, whether that’s all installed and built-in as part of the mortgage or whether it arrives on the back end as an attachment sale \u2013 that’s a jump ball. Builders have swung back and forth on their preferences for that.\u201d Galante sees emerging growth strategies for security systems that include more video features. \u201cDrones, exterior cameras \u2013 there’s no such thing as too much video surveillance from a security perspective, and I think we\u2019ll see more builders investing in higher-end security.”<\/p>\n
\u201cNetwork Robustus\u201d Tech Trends<\/h2>\n
\u201cNetwork Robustus\u201d is a catchphrase that Galante has coined for a very specific purpose: \u201cI’m trying to get a reset on what standard network infrastructure should be in a new home and what the \u2018performance plus\u2019 features are.\u201d Getting enough bandwidth into a home is becoming increasingly critical, and ensuring that a home has enough hardwired infrastructure to support a growing number of wireless access points is a must.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need these networks because we consume massive amounts of media and information in homes,\u201d Galante explains. \u201cThey’re essential infrastructure for many of the smart home features in the house. We’ve got to have quality Wi-Fi as an underpinning for many of these devices as they\u2019re communicating with each other, and we need builders to move away from the default position of settling for whatever wireless internet is available \u2013 and whatever speed the ISP provides as standard.\u201d<\/p>\n
Work from Home Tech Trends<\/h2>\n
\u201cThe old saying goes: \u2018You can win a buyer with a room,\u2019\u201d says Galante. \u201cI\u2019ve heard it applied to real estate and homebuilding, too.\u201d Galante notes that the \u201cwinning room\u201d has often been the perfect kitchen for the client, but the right remote workspace can be a winner, too. \u201cI\u2019m encouraging builders to think about these spaces holistically and consider technology, room design, and even furniture.\u201d The right lighting helps one look good on camera, the needed bandwidth for effective communication and collaboration is a must, and ergonomic desks and chairs are incredibly helpful. \u201cBuilders need to do more than suggest converting an extra bedroom into an office \u2013 show how it can be done in a fully-featured, fully-merchandised way in model homes and virtual presentations.\u201d<\/p>\n
That remote gig \u2013 whether full or part-time \u2013 may be content creation, and that likely requires an even greater focus on specialized technology and furnishings. A recording artist\u2019s mixing board and monitor speakers need the right workstation, an influencer or video podcaster needs the perfect background, and so on. (A note: Pop star Billie Eilish\u2019s debut album was produced in her brother\u2019s bedroom studio \u2013 the same space where the two of them wrote the music for that hit release.)<\/p>\n
Health and Wellness Tech Trends<\/h2>\n
While there\u2019s a huge bucket of technologies that can fit into this category, Galante is focused on some specifics. \u201cAir quality is something that builders are really embracing,\u201d he says. \u201cIf we’re going to create energy efficiency by building very tight envelopes, we’re not going to get the ambient air exchange that we’ve had historically, so we need to bring fresh air in. When we’re talking about bigger houses, that needs to be done in an energy-efficient way \u2013 we can have a lot of fans blowing that don’t need to be blowing.\u201d Smart automation that handles different zones of a home is a terrific solution, but there\u2019s more, says Galante. \u201cWe want to modulate humidity, and of course, we want to purify the air \u2013 remove the allergens, viruses, and bacteria.\u201d<\/p>\n
Water purification fits into this segment, as does lighting, which may help with better sleep. And there\u2019s another aspect of the wellness solution that gets overlooked, according to Galante: proper sound treatments. \u201cI think acoustic design is critical,\u201d he says. High ceilings and hard edges must be mitigated somehow, whether through diffusion, absorption, or even audio systems with proper digital signal processing. \u201cOppressive audio conditions aren\u2019t good for anyone,\u201d he says. Additionally, ensuring that the tech is highly reliable is a mental health benefit, according to Galante. \u201cHow are we relieving stress with technology and not causing stress?\u201d he asks. To that end: \u201cWhen we\u2019re offering these solutions to homeowners, let\u2019s be sure we\u2019re offering them emotional, benefit-oriented solutions, and not a laundry list of technical features.\u201d<\/p>\n
Smart Power<\/h2>\n
\u201cAs more and more electric vehicles are purchased, 80% of the charging takes place at home,\u201d notes Galante. \u201cWhen vehicle charging exceeds the capacity of the traditional lines fed into the house, there’s going to be more investment in solar and storage. It’s \u2018Wild Wild West\u2019 time right now, but builders recognize this as a whole new category where they can make money.\u201d<\/p>\n
The notion of energy efficiency \u2013 and generation \u2013 can serve as a differentiator between existing homes and new builds. \u201cBuyers will be asking, \u2018Can I generate electricity? Can I not only save on my utility bills for the house but the fuel bills for cars?\u2019\u201d he says. \u201cWe’re seeing all sorts of strategies there. Some builders are just ready for smart power with the right infrastructure, and the attachments come later. Some of them have good methods for providing the attachments. A lot of it is locally market-driven based on tax incentives and code requirements in specific markets, but that’s a growth category.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sleep Tech Trends<\/h2>\n
Galante notes that lighting has a huge impact, especially when he breaks it down into the three big attendant questions: \u201cHow do you go to sleep? How do you stay asleep? How do you wake up? You need to think of it in all of those aspects.\u201d Yes, circadian lighting is helpful, and yes, automated sensors that only bring light up by 10% or 20% should one need to use the bathroom at 4 a.m. are vital, but understanding how shading can play into this aspect (and every other part and function of a home) is vital, too.<\/p>\n
Beyond the right bed, the right light and the right climate, there\u2019s another component that helps with sleep solutions. \u201cIt’s the indoor air quality,\u201d Galante explains. \u201cI think indoor air quality is, by the way, very important in work-from-home as well. If you\u2019re spending eight hours in a single room, working or sleeping, and you don’t have good air in that space, it’s a big issue. Things like mini-splits can be deployed in some of these spaces where you really want direct control of the air quality.\u201d<\/p>\n
Smart Water Tech Trends<\/h2>\n
When he\u2019s asked if \u201csmart water\u201d refers to purification, smart plumbing, leak detection or conservation, Galante’s answer is all of the above. \u201cFirst, having clean water to drink and bathe in \u2013 with proper filtration and so on \u2013 is an easy sell for any builder who\u2019s looking for technology solutions that would help sell a property.\u201d Beyond that, as leak detection systems improve \u2013 namely, offering fewer false positives \u2013 demand will increase as well (and it\u2019s worth noting that one of the biggest drivers of home insurance claims is water damage from plumbing issues). Both of those factors tie into wellness \u2013 purification, obviously, but the mental well-being from truly smart plumbing can\u2019t be overlooked.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s also growing demand for solutions that conserve and preserve this vital resource. \u201cWhether it\u2019s gray-water systems or automated irrigation, there\u2019s critical demand there \u2013 and, in some locations, that demand is driven by local laws. You can’t build a home in Phoenix if you don’t address the water consumption issue. It’s about conserving and distributing with intelligence.\u201d<\/p>\n
Outdoor Content, Control and More<\/h2>\n
Outdoor spaces \u2013 for cooking, for entertaining, for relaxing, for watching a movie \u2013 have evolved as \u201cbonus rooms\u201d over the past several years. \u201cThe really interesting thing for the technology industry is I think the builders get that tech is integral to creating interesting experiences outside,\u201d says Galante. The problem is that many builders don\u2019t know what may be available, from weather-resistant TVs to subwoofers that can be partially buried in the ground. \u201cThese players are pretty new,\u201d he says. \u201cWith the national and regional builders, the tech industry needs to figure out how to work with them on their model homes and figure out what the asset base is to help them in the digital design center or physical design center to sell these things.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust like everything else we\u2019ve spoken about, it\u2019s a matter of taking all of these solutions and blending them into a holistic, experiential presentation that makes it easy for the client to visualize that dream home \u2013 and then help them achieve it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014Ed Wenck, Senior Content Writer, Crestron<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
John Galante knows a thing or two about residential tech trends \u2013 and working with builders. His career path has taken him from his days with CE Pro magazine (when coaxial cable was practically the end-all and be-all) to serving as senior staff member of the Consumer Technology Association and chief staff executive of the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":166105,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2075],"tags":[2572,5106,5107],"topic":[96,88],"class_list":["post-166103","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-trends-inspirations","tag-crestron","tag-john-galante","tag-ed-wenck","topic-bath-technology","topic-kitchen-technology"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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