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The “Top Ten” Technology Trends for Homes

National Association of Home Builders

“2008 International Builders’ Show”

Utz BaldwinFebruary 14, 20088:00 AM – 9:30 AM

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WelcomeCell phonesRestroomsEmergency exits

Presented by:

Utz Baldwin

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Technology & Builders

History of technology adoption in the homeElectricity

George WestinghouseElectricity generation at Niagara Falls NY

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History of technology adoption in the homeHVAC

TX, FL,CA, AZ, NV, NM, OK, AL, AR, GA, NM, NV, SC, UT

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History of technology adoption in the homeTelephone Alexander Bell

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History of technology adoption in the homeLighting

Thomas Edison

Other patents: Phonograph

Motion Pictures

Parallel Circuit

Safety Fuse

1093 patents

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The Television

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History of technology adoption in the homePC

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History of technology adoption in the homePC

1954 – “Scientists from the Rand Corp. have created this model to illustrate how a “home computer”could look in 2004. However the economic feasibility and technology does not exist. Breakthroughs in processor, and energy efficiencies will need to be invented over the next 50 years for this to actually work”

Popular Mechanics, April 1954

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History of technology adoption in the homeInternet

Tim Berners-Lee

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Today

History of technology adoption in the homeElectricityHVACPhoneLightingTVComputersInternet (billions of communiqués a day)

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Today

History of technology adoption in the homeElectricityHVACPhoneLightingTVComputersInternet (only 10 billion communiqués a day)

Just try to live without it!

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Electronic Lifestyles!

1989: 45 of us got together - frustrated with the Consumer Electronic Industry’s path at the time.

Introduced “The electronic lifestyle” with the designer/builder influence. Your perspective made this top ten possible - not the big electronic manufacturers.

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1990 - 2000: Boutique manufacturers working with you and a very talented contractor base changed the world of electronics forever.

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1990 – 2000

Widespread adoptionInternet access

e-mailTelecommutingCable and Satellite SubscriptionHigh speed internet

Telephony de-regATT break up

Cell phonesPersonal computingLaptopsBottom drops out of

chip prices Digital everythingVideo games

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2000 - 2008

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Consumer spending on electronics trendsNeilson Media research

Average person checks e-mail 4,822,348 times per dayAverage house watches TV 37.6 hours per dayOther astounding facts

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Trend #1 Interconnectivity

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Trend # 2 Entertainment Home Theaters – stand alone rooms

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Trend #2 Entertainment Whole House

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Introduction to our Top 10

About this listWhat the builder should noteAsk questions!

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Trend #3 Smarter Homes

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LightAirKnows who is homeKnows who is in bedKnows what the weather isKnows you are in the pool

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Knows what time it isKnows you left the heater onKnows the daughter’s stereo is playing Fallout Boy

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Trend #4 Transparent Technology

Technology does not need to be overt!CEDIA understands great design in:

ArchitectureDécorLandscapingArt

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Technology – Where did it go?

Matches any décor The technology “feel” = goneExtends usage

Media-room/libraryMaster Suite – mini-theater

Listen in any/all roomsWatch anywhereAccess to large entertainment “vaults” (servers)

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Trend #5 Productivity

WorkHobbiesInterestsFriendsMaintenance SchoolInvestment portfolio

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Trend #5 Productivity

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Trend #6 Universal Design

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Homes that transition:

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Wellness

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Secure with catastrophicassurance

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Trend #7 Live & Build Green

Green Building

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Trend #7 Live & Build Green

China Olympics go Green!

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Trend #7 Build Green

Homes go Green

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#7 Living Green

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Trend # 8 Gaming

Slash dominating the pixel universe

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This hot topic is at the very bleeding edge of the Electronics' industry_____________________]

Several hundred product cycles every year

More bank then first run Hollywood, Broadway,and the recording industry combined

The Medical industry names new diseases,the psych community finds new addictions, parents want control……………………………………….................…and NASA hires ‘em

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HRF dice factored angels

6 parsec separation

Headspace liquefied gas chromatographic Plasma

Time accelerant on audio re-propellant

Calibrate plasma to killer WTF

300 watts per channel

10 channels standard

2 bas channels

Full freq. driver high impact rise projection

Timed velocity accurate arrival timing

Filtered spectral management

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Trend #9 Fluid Technology

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Trend #9 Fluid Technology

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Trend #10 Our Future

Gaming console concepts

“Spiral Tower” Chicago. 115 stories. ground breaking. 8.07.

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Trend #10 Our Future/and Past

15 years ago did you:InternetSatellite/CABLECell phoneSecurityFaxDVDCD

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Trend #10 Our Future

15 years from now:What restrictions will your

Home preclude and limit life?

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Trend #10 FutureWhat a great world! The discoveries and advancements are incredible! Your products empower great:

Connectivity levelsCreativityHealthLongevityChoiceProductivityElectronic Lifestyles

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So now what?

Technology is racing ahead. Consider:Rights management

Platforms are changing – How long will the following last?

CRTDVDCD

Builders must keep pace!

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Our Industry’s responsibility

Build homes that embrace technologyBuild homes that encourage occupants to participate in a highly technologically-driven societyDo not build in roadblocks to those that live in these structures

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Get Up To Speed

CEDIA courses “Home Technology 101 & Fully Automated Home”CEDIA Finder Servicewww.cedia.org/finder_serviceDevelop a relationship with a certified Electronic System Contractor

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About CEDIA

Professional EducationProfessional StandardsProfessional Development

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Questions?

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