15 Smart Homes with Incredible Technology

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15 Smart Homes with Incredible Technology
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00:00Hey everyone, today we're checking out 15 smart homes where cutting edge technology and luxurious design converge to create the ultimate places to live.
00:09Let's start with number 15, Xanadu 2.0.
00:12So Bill Gates, a name that is synonymous with technological innovation and software,
00:17has channeled his passion for tech into creating one of the most illustrious smart homes in the world.
00:22This mansion in Seattle, Washington, shows off his love for innovation and tech as reflected in Xanadu 2.0.
00:29In Seattle, Washington, a 66,000 square foot estate designed with cutting edge technology and luxurious amenities.
00:36It's not only huge, but it's also incredibly advanced.
00:40The home's walls are adorned with computer screens projecting various artwork,
00:44and a 2,100 square foot library houses his extensive book collection,
00:48including the Codex Lester by Leonardo da Vinci, which he acquired for over $30 million.
00:53Security and privacy here are paramount.
00:56Visitors must wear electronic pins scanned upon entry,
00:59integrating with the IT system that controls climate and plays music throughout the installed systems.
01:04The estate's got a 60-foot swimming pool, an artificial beach with sand imported from Hawaii,
01:09and a large aquarium preserving the rare marine life.
01:12An artificial stream with trout and salmon add to this environment,
01:17while tall trees surrounding the property help to regulate temperature and create a pleasant climate.
01:22Number 14, Toyota's Woven City.
01:26In 2020, Toyota unveiled its Woven City project,
01:29setting the stage near Mount Fuji in Japan to redefine urban living with smart technology.
01:35The project broke ground in 2021, and by the end of 2024,
01:39the first phase of development is expected to be complete, with trials starting in 2025.
01:44Now, this is more than just a smart city.
01:46Woven City serves as a mass human experiment,
01:49marking Toyota's transition into a mobility-focused company that explores the limits of technology.
01:55Woven City aims to be a fully connected ecosystem, where new ideas in personal mobility,
02:00automated driving, robotics, and artificial intelligence are not only developed, but also integrated.
02:06This initiative plans to establish a sustainable urban space
02:09that leverages cutting-edge tech to improve living conditions.
02:13The city will feature three distinct types of streets,
02:15one for autonomous vehicles, enhancing transportation efficiency,
02:19one for pedestrians, ensuring their comfort and security,
02:22and one for personal mobility devices,
02:25combining the convenience of automation with the flexibility of walking.
02:29At the heart of this innovation in the city is its digital operating system.
02:32It's designed to link people, buildings, and vehicles seamlessly.
02:37This system will employ data and sensors for integrated communications across the city,
02:41allowing for real-time adjustments to meet resident needs.
02:45Number 13, Passive Homes.
02:48As the global energy crisis intensifies and climate change accelerates,
02:52homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to cut energy use.
02:56This shift has fueled interest in Passive Homes,
02:59a sustainable living concept that's catching on globally.
03:02Europe's been leading the way in the energy transition with its Passive House Standard,
03:07pioneering green building certification.
03:09This program champions the idea of ultra-energy-efficient homes
03:13featuring airtight, well-insulated structures,
03:15advanced heat recovery systems, and energy-efficient ventilation.
03:19While Passive House Standards have become well-established in Europe,
03:22they're now gaining popularity in the U.S.
03:24Developers are attracted to these standards
03:26through the potential to dramatically reduce energy consumption,
03:30cut greenhouse gas emissions, and lower utility bills.
03:33A study of 45 multifamily Passive House buildings in New York and Massachusetts
03:37showed that utility bills were 30 to 50 percent lower than average.
03:41Although the upfront construction costs for these energy-efficient homes
03:45are about three and a half percent higher than those of standard code buildings,
03:48the long-term savings on utilities, along with possible financial incentives,
03:53often make up for the initial expense.
03:55These homes are increasingly seen as future-proof,
03:58providing long-term benefits and resilience
04:00in the face of changing economic environmental conditions.
04:05Number 12. The KB Home Project.
04:08The KB Home Project, unveiled at the 2016 Green Build International Conference and Expo in LA,
04:15represents a significantly forward in home building.
04:18This collaboration brings together one of the largest builders,
04:21leading manufacturers, and top experts to set new standards in the industry,
04:25projecting the evolution of homes up to the year 2050.
04:28Throughout a series of meetings, participants of this project
04:31anticipate future trends and crafted solutions for the challenges that have yet to arise.
04:36They focus on every detail of the 2,100-square-foot home
04:39to ensure its relevance in the decades to come.
04:42One of the most innovative features of this home is its garageless floor plan,
04:46a nod to the anticipated decrease in personal vehicle ownership
04:50due to the rise of the sharing economy, including ride-sharing and autonomous vehicles.
04:56This project home is designed with young, tech-savvy buyers in mind.
05:00Manny Gonzalez, the principal at KTGY and lead architect of the project,
05:04notes that the home's sleek appearance and modern aesthetic
05:07is tailored to attract a generation accustomed to urban living and sleek technology,
05:12like Apple products.
05:14While the innovation extends into the home's use of space,
05:16particularly in a secondary bedroom designed with a robotic cartridge wall system
05:21developed by Virginia Tech's Center for Design Research.
05:24This wall includes a fold-up bed and a fold-down desk,
05:27allowing the room to function as both an office and a bedroom.
05:30The wall is also movable, which can enlarge the adjoining great room as needed.
05:34And it includes a rotating video screen that can be used in either space.
05:38This concept takes the idea of flexible living spaces to a new, almost futuristic level,
05:44integrating robotics in a similar way to automotive assembly lines.
05:52Eindhoven is a city known for its innovative spirit.
05:56It's on the path to becoming the world's first crowd-sourced smart city.
06:00In collaboration with Philips Lighting,
06:02the city plans to revolutionize its lighting infrastructure over the next 15 years
06:06through the Roadmap Urban Lighting Eindhoven 2030 initiative.
06:10Now, this project involves a unique partnership dubbed the Quadruple Helix,
06:14which includes the city government, Technical University of Eindhoven,
06:18Philips Lighting, and Heijmans, a construction and engineering firm.
06:22Now, the initiative places a strong emphasis on participatory planning,
06:26engaging Eindhoven's residents directly in the development process.
06:30Locals are encouraged to provide on how smart lighting can improve their daily lives.
06:35Philips Lighting's connected LED streetlights form the backbone of this new infrastructure,
06:39and the lights offer more than just illumination.
06:41They can be controlled remotely or respond dynamically to various situations.
06:46The lights are also equipped with sensors that adjust brightness
06:48according to the weather for enhanced safety and visibility.
06:51Additionally, Eindhoven's advanced lighting network will act as an information highway,
06:56integrating and supporting various smart systems and sensors.
06:59The setup will facilitate services like pollution monitoring,
07:02where sensors track air quality and provide real-time data to both residents and urban planners.
07:07The project kicked off in the fall of 2016 with five pilot areas across the city,
07:11testing different smart lighting applications and collecting data.
07:15The ambitious project not only highlights Eindhoven's commitment to innovation,
07:18but also sets a new standard for smart urban development.
07:22Number 10. Miele Smart Home
07:25Miele, a prestigious German appliance manufacturer with over a century of history,
07:30is making strides in the world of smart homes.
07:33They're at the forefront of transforming everyday home life with its innovative connected appliances,
07:39bringing us closer to a real-life version of Disney's smart houses.
07:43Miele has long been compatible with Amazon Alexa,
07:45allowing users to operate appliances via simple voice commands,
07:49and recently they've expanded their smart home integration to include Google Assistant.
07:53Imagine being able to tell your house you're leaving
07:55and watching as your coffee machine and cooker hood lights turn off automatically
07:59while your robotic vacuum gets to work.
08:02These programmable routines will make daily tasks more streamlined,
08:06enhancing your efficiency and the convenience of home management.
08:10Their in-app shop has added convenience, offering over a thousand products,
08:13which include consumables and accessories.
08:16Users can easily fill out their shopping basket
08:18and select their preferred payment method right from their smartphones.
08:21Moreover, Miele's ovens are smarter than ever.
08:24Features like Smart Food ID utilize a built-in camera
08:27to detect what you're cooking and recommend the best cooking program.
08:31Smart Browning Control monitors the cooking process to guarantee perfect results every time,
08:35and these intelligent features not only make cooking simpler,
08:38but also help extend the lifespan of your appliances.
08:46Imagine looking out your window to see more than just the view,
08:49but a surface that generates energy as part of your home or office.
08:53Panasonic is developing a new technology
08:55that could turn ordinary windows and walls into transparent solar energy generators,
09:00offering a significant step towards sustainable building solutions.
09:04This method involves printing solar cells directly onto surfaces like windows and walls.
09:10Unlike traditional silicon panels, which are bulky and noticeable,
09:14these perscovite cells are transparent or semi-transparent,
09:17allowing them to integrate smoothly into building designs.
09:21Perovskite technology marks departure from traditional solar materials,
09:24offering several advantages.
09:26It requires lower temperatures for printing, reducing energy consumption and manufacturing,
09:30and these solar cells could potentially match or surpass the efficiency of traditional panels,
09:35presenting a viable option for broader use.
09:38The key feature of Panasonic's technology is its flexibility.
09:41This inkjet printing process can be customized,
09:44allowing for adjustments in transparency and balance energy efficiency with visual appeal.
09:49Currently in the research and development stage,
09:51Panasonic is seeing encouraging results,
09:53with efficiency levels reaching up to 18.1% on par with existing residential panels.
09:58While full deployment may be still a few years away,
10:01Panasonic's ongoing work highlights the transformative potential of this technology
10:06in making buildings more energy efficient.
10:08Their transparent solar technology points to a future
10:11where building surfaces not only conserve energy,
10:13but also enhance both the aesthetic and the functionality of urban environments.
10:198. The LG Nexus Cottage
10:22Imagine entering a world where your home does more than provide shelter.
10:27It anticipates your every need with advanced technology.
10:30LG, a leader in consumer electronics, presents the Nexus Cottage,
10:35a revolutionary concept in compact mobile living.
10:38With the rising costs of traditional housing, LG introduces this cottage, a symbol of luxury.
10:44This two-story marvel features a studio-style layout
10:47with a modular design that allows for expansion.
10:50The cottage comes equipped with a range of LG's latest electronics and appliances.
10:54The kitchen's got an LG dishwasher, stacked washing machine and dryer,
10:57built-in appliances, a water purifier, and a top-notch water heater
11:01to ensure a constant supply.
11:03Your comfort is further enhanced by the ThermaV monoblock heat pump
11:07and rooftop four-kilowatt solar panels
11:09that power an energy storage system or electric vehicle charger.
11:13Now, at the heart of the Nexus Cottage is LG's Think ecosystem,
11:17which allows for remote monitoring and control of nearly every home aspect
11:21via intuitive mobile apps.
11:23While pricing details are still under wraps,
11:25this Nexus Cottage by LG represents a significant advance in modern living.
11:29As they continue to innovate in smart home solutions,
11:32the Nexus Cottage is an example of the potential
11:35of combining cutting-edge tech with everyday living.
11:38This Jetson-style home might come with a high price tag,
11:41but considering it comes fully equipped with the latest high-tech and sustainable features,
11:44it does promise to be a worthwhile investment.
11:52The Razor House in Loyola has become a celebrated landmark since its debut in 2007.
11:57Known for its elegance and clever design,
12:00this is an architectural gem crafted by the renowned architect Wallace Cunningham.
12:04Constructed mainly from ivory-hued polished concrete
12:07and featuring expansive floor-to-ceiling glass panels,
12:10this house appears to rise gracefully from the rugged terrain.
12:13This house is not just about stunning looks,
12:16it is a tech wonder as well.
12:18It's fully equipped with state-of-the-art LG smart appliances,
12:21integrated lighting and climate-controlled systems.
12:24Solar panels on the roof with an advanced energy management system
12:27ensure that your house is using power efficiently,
12:30supporting sustainable living.
12:32This Razor House has also made its mark in popular culture,
12:35often likened to Tony Stark's mansion from the Iron Man films.
12:38Now, unlike the fictional CGI-created residence,
12:41the Razor House stands as a real-life example of futuristic design,
12:45with sharp edges and angular designs
12:47that echo the natural beauty of nearby Razor Point Trail
12:50and Torrey Pines State Reserve.
12:52This sprawling estate covers over 12,000 square feet
12:55and includes six bedrooms, six bathrooms, two-and-a-half baths,
12:58and it also features a 1,300-square-foot guest house
13:01that mirrors the main house's design in ethos and luxury.
13:05This house is built for high-end entertainment.
13:07This property's got a central courtyard with recessed lighting,
13:10a stone-gas fire pit, expansive terraces,
13:13and a rooftop deck with an outdoor kitchen,
13:15all offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
13:196. ZeroTwo
13:22ZeroTwo, a luxury estate in Malibu,
13:25shatters the notion that luxury and sustainability can't coexist.
13:30Priced at $29.5 million
13:32and following the success of California's first zero-carbon certified building,
13:36ZeroOne, which sold for $23 million in 2022,
13:39this new property raises the bar for eco-consciousness.
13:43This residence is the first in Southern California
13:45to comply voluntarily with the stringent Marin County Low Carbon Concrete Code,
13:50reducing concrete emissions by 42%.
13:53Overall, the construction of ZeroTwo emitted 39% less CO2
13:57compared to traditional homes,
13:59equivalent to removing nearly 80 cars annually.
14:03This estate fully embraces green technology,
14:05featuring Tesla batteries, solar panels, and electric car charging stations.
14:10Materials used in construction,
14:11including locally sourced California lumber
14:13and Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood,
14:16further minimize its impact.
14:18ZeroTwo is part of the Marisol Zero series by Crown Point Estates,
14:21a pioneering effort to integrate luxury living
14:24with stringent environmental standards.
14:285. Virginia Tech's Future House
14:32Future House, a project developed by over 100 Virginia Tech researchers,
14:36represents a significant leap in smart home technology,
14:39with a house that not only manages itself,
14:42but also produces more energy than it consumes.
14:45Central to Future House is its ability to adapt seamlessly to the inhabitants.
14:50Using advanced recognition technology,
14:52the house adjusts settings such as lighting, temperature,
14:54and even counter heights to suit the preferences of each individual.
14:58One standout feature is the adaptable FlexSpace room,
15:01equipped with cordless DC-powered overhead rails.
15:04The walls of this room can expand or contract to suit different needs,
15:07such as creating more space for a dinner party.
15:10An AV wall with a rotating partition switches effortlessly
15:13between a large-screen TV and an artwork display,
15:16while a hidden table can be deployed to transform the space into a dining area.
15:20The master bathroom offers a spa-like experience with smart fixtures,
15:24including an adjustable vanity and high-tech Lumi toilet,
15:27all voice-controlled.
15:29The bathroom also features a Vibra acoustic tub
15:32that plays music and includes a video screen,
15:34providing a little bit of entertainment during bath time.
15:37The kitchen continues the theme of smart functionality
15:40with adjustable counters for accessibility,
15:42voice-controlled water temperature and dispensing,
15:44and a touch interface backsplash for easy monitoring of cooking activities.
15:48Future House prioritizes sustainability,
15:51incorporating a shower system that recycles clean wastewater,
15:54potentially reducing water usage by up to 90%.
15:58The entire home exemplifies the potential of smart technology
16:02to foster not only a more convenient,
16:04but also a more sustainable lifestyle.
16:11Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town, or SST,
16:14is a forward-thinking urban development located in Kanagawa Prefecture,
16:18about 30 miles from Tokyo.
16:20Spearheaded by Panasonic and his partners,
16:22this project covers about 50 acres,
16:24and it's planned to house around 1,000 homes.
16:27The primary aim of the SST is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70%,
16:31compared to 1990 levels.
16:33Central to its energy strategy are Panasonic solar panels
16:36installed on every rooftop,
16:38designed to meet the total energy needs of each household.
16:41Additionally, battery systems store that generated energy
16:44to provide consistent power.
16:46Now, it also serves as a hub for tech innovation.
16:48It features self-driving delivery vehicles
16:50that move at a safe speed to ensure pedestrian safety.
16:54And another key feature of this town is its commitment to electric mobility,
16:57with numerous charging stations for electric cars and bikes,
17:00supporting a cleaner energy transportation
17:03and aligning with Panasonic's focus.
17:05Now, given Japan's high risk for earthquakes,
17:07the town has also invested in advanced earthquake-resistant tech
17:10to safeguard its infrastructure.
17:12But beyond technology, Fujisawa SST emphasizes
17:14community engagement and social cohesion.
17:17It's at the heart of the town,
17:19a communal space where residents can gather,
17:22discuss local issues, and participate actively in their community.
17:25This space is designed to foster a strong sense of belonging
17:28and encourage resident involvement in shaping their environment.
17:36The EMAR Smart Home project, in collaboration with Xiaomi,
17:39marks a significant partnership between advanced tech and real estate.
17:43This initiative highlights Xiaomi's smart ecosystem
17:46and introduces the MobileX AIoT products,
17:49aiming to transform smart living in the UAE.
17:52The partnership was showcased in November 2021
17:55at Arabian Ranches 3,
17:57attracting tech enthusiasts, media, and industry partners.
18:00The highlight of the event was the exclusive tour
18:03of Dubai's first 3D-printed house by EMAR,
18:06which demonstrated the technology and integration of the smart products.
18:10EMAR's development of the 3D-printed house
18:12is a leap into advanced construction technology,
18:15supporting Dubai's smart city vision
18:17and their commitment to innovative building solutions.
18:20This approach not only allows for quicker, more cost-effective construction,
18:23but also reduces waste and noise pollution.
18:26Xiaomi's role in this project underlines its ambition
18:29to lead in technological innovation in the UAE.
18:32Known globally as a top smartphone brand,
18:34Xiaomi extends its expertise to smart home tech,
18:37driving forward the integration of tech solutions in real estate.
18:40Their smart ecosystem with EMAR's properties
18:43exemplifies the future of connected living,
18:46and central to this concept is enhancing the living experience
18:49through seamless technology that boosts comfort and convenience.
18:52Their mobile XAIoT products are designed to work in harmony,
18:56creating an intelligent environment tailored to the needs of its inhabitants.
19:06Modern Net Zero, an architecture and design firm
19:08known for its luxurious Net Zero homes,
19:11has completed a stunning new estate
19:13in Northwest Harbor neighborhood of East Hampton.
19:16This contemporary home is listed for about $2.9 million
19:19by Compass real estate agent Bryant Midlam,
19:21and it exemplifies sustainable luxury.
19:24Founded in 2013, Modern Net Zero has a goal
19:27to build two to three luxury Net Zero homes each year.
19:31Their latest creation at 5 Quadrant Hill Road
19:33is a model of energy efficiency,
19:35generating as much energy as it consumes,
19:38apart from minimal propane use.
19:40This translates into an estimated annual savings
19:42of $15,000 in energy bills.
19:45The estate spans over 4,200 square feet of space
19:48on an acre that features six bedrooms,
19:50five-and-a-half bathrooms, a crushed stone driveway,
19:52an attached one-car garage,
19:54and a double-height entry foyer with a floating steel staircase.
19:57The open floor plan and modern design
19:59integrates solar power, geothermal energy,
20:01and advanced insulation technology
20:03to minimize the carbon footprint.
20:05Key to the home's design is its orientation.
20:08It's optimized for passive solar heating
20:10to keep the interior cool in the summer
20:12and warm in the winter.
20:13The tight construction,
20:14enhanced by high-quality insulation,
20:16doors, and triple-glazed windows,
20:18maximizes energy efficiency
20:19by retaining heat in the winter
20:21and cool air in the summer.
20:22Additionally, the home features a geothermal system
20:24that provides steady, gentle heat
20:26without drying out the air,
20:27unlike traditional furnaces.
20:30Number one, Mark Zuckerberg's home.
20:33In 2016, Mark Zuckerberg embarked on creating
20:36a Jarvis-style AI to manage his home.
20:39Inspired by his desire to integrate
20:41simple AI tech that could control
20:43various home functions such as lighting,
20:45temperature, appliances, music, and security,
20:48he aimed for the system to adapt to his preferences,
20:50learn new words and concepts,
20:52and even entertain his daughter, Max.
20:54Zuckerberg's Jarvis employs several AI techniques,
20:57including natural language processing,
20:59speech recognition, face recognition,
21:01and reinforcement learning,
21:02utilizing programming languages like Python,
21:04PHP, and Objective-C.
21:06To set the foundation for Jarvis,
21:08Zuckerberg first had to tackle the challenge
21:10of integrating disparate systems and devices
21:13that operated on different languages and protocols.
21:16Many of his home appliances
21:17were not initially internet-enabled,
21:19so Zuckerberg innovated by using
21:21internet-connected power switches to control them.
21:24Notably, he adapted a 1950s toaster
21:26with such a switch to meet his specific needs
21:29and modified a food dispenser for his dog.
21:32Recognizing the broader implications
21:33for home automation,
21:34Zuckerberg also highlighted the need
21:36for more interconnected devices and standardized APIs
21:39and communication protocols across devices.
21:42He initially set up Jarvis
21:43to respond to text commands
21:45and gradually integrated voice recognition,
21:47starting with simple commands
21:48and expanding to more complex.
21:50He also enhanced Jarvis
21:51with vision and facial recognition capability
21:53to improve interaction.
21:55Rather than confining control to a home-based device,
21:57Zuckerberg made Jarvis accessible
21:59through his phone via a messenger bot,
22:01allowing him to communicate with Jarvis remotely.
22:04This bot converts audio clips into commands
22:06and sends alerts with images
22:08to identify visitors or remind them of tasks at home.
22:11To enhance recognition,
22:12Zuckerberg integrated Facebook's facial recognition tech
22:15and installed cameras at his front door
22:17to monitor and recognize faces from multiple angles.
22:20The AI also adjusts the home environment
22:22by initiating activities like playing music
22:25or language lessons
22:26based on the presence and location of family members,
22:29streamlining the smart home experience
22:31with context-specific commands.
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