Builders call it an “invisible house,” due to its ability to erase its carbon footprint. But that doesn’t mean they’re not excited for everybody to see it. National homebuilder Pulte Homes has completed construction on its zero net energy (ZNE) home prototype in Northern California, and it’s unveiling the final product at 10 a.m. PST tomorrow. It’s an […]
New ADT Partnership Blends Insurance, Security and Automation
A new partnership between insurance company Chubb and ADT Security Services is providing protection to clients of the connected home and could change the way builders do business. This relationship between Chubb and ADT is designed to provide ADT’s specialized home protection services to Chubb’s high-net-worth personal insurance customers in the United States. “There is […]
Pardee Prospers with Flagstone Community
Versatile floor plans, stunning outdoor spaces and state-of-the-art tech features characterize a new Inland Empire community from national homebuilder, Pardee Homes. Flagstone—presiding in Pardee’s Beaumont, CA master-planned community Sundance—features one and two-story designs and a wide range of standard and optional tech features. This wealth of inviting options is designed for changing family needs, and […]
Security & Sound Stand Out in Luxury Townhome Community
Rosslyn Key—a luxurious townhome community in Rosslyn, VA—encourages urban lifestyle through its neighborhood and a modern, tech-fueled lifestyle through its homes. The 25-unit neighborhood boasts a walkability score of 96 out of 100, and regardless of a buyer’s age or inclination, this urban appeal is a major part of what draws them to the community. […]
Builder Turns to Tech to Give Disabled Hero Freedom
United States Marine Corps Corporal Christian Brown led 163 combat missions as a squad leader in Afghanistan, the makings of an American hero. In December 2011, while leading his squad on a foot patrol, Christian stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED). Both his hands and arms were hurt and his legs had to be […]