A smart place to live

Article Abstract:

Architect Frank Belien has designed an intelligent house which has been built, with the aid of sponsorship, in Brussels, Belgium. The intelligence is based on central computer control, which operates features including lighting, climate control and security systems. The climate control includes the operation of blinds, windows and radiators, whilst the security system includes an alarm triggered by the sound of breaking glass. The computer also records and responds to faults in appliances, and scans the barcode labels on waste packaging to generate a shopping list.

Usage, Computers, Digital computers, Design and construction, Technology application, Intelligent buildings

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Social revolution

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Peabody Trust Chief Executive George Barlow sees the UK government's increased funding into social housing as a chance for housing associations to work with the authorities on urban renovation projects. He suggests there will be an enormous rise in social housing. Some private finance initiatives are also becoming involved in building public houses. The Housing Inspectorate has been set up to monitor housebuilding. The government has promised to give 3 billion pounds sterling to New Deal Regeneration and 9 billion pounds sterling for social housing.

Public Residential Bldgs, United Kingdom, Officials and employees, Finance, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Public housing, Housing policy, Housing authorities, Peabody Trust, Barlow, George

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Breathing space: the low-allergen house shown at the Ideal Home Exhibition wasa breath of fresh air for many

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Karen Craven launched the first all-British low-allergen house at the 1995 Ideal Home Exhibition. The aim is to reduce the risk of asthma sufferers having an attack by minimising the number of irritants in the home, as over 70% of asthma sufferers are sensitised to house dust mites. The house contains an integral vacuum system with a centrally located dust collection point, and a new Allergy Unit ventilation system.

Prevention, Environmental aspects, Allergy

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