Real people. We believe that solutions should be tested in the real world, so over seven years five sets of occupants lived here. We had a family of four, then three friends, two co-workers, a family of three, and finally a couple, one of whom then stayed the final year here solo. Their feedback and the data generated during their stays are our legacy.
Our occupants had mixed opinions on the house layout and its various systems, but a few takeaways from our experiment stand out.
Our occupants had mixed opinions on the house layout and its various systems, but a few takeaways from our experiment stand out.
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We created this living laboratory to help answer some of the “what ifs,” so that designers and builders can create a future where sustainable, zero carbon living is the norm. It is our hope that this project can be one step toward that vision.
As an engineering company, we see our vision of sustainability being achieved through a series of individual engineering challenges. Simplifying the user experience, and reducing the cost and complexity of these systems are the next steps in this process.
What if we could address two major sources of CO2 emissions with one solution? The Honda Smart Home takes on the challenge of zero-carbon living and mobility. We offer this as a vision for the future. As electric vehicles become more popular with larger batteries and bi-directional charging, we can all work together to allow our homes and EVs to become a powerful part of the clean-energy ecosystem.
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