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  • Technologies, such as the RedFlow storage unit, are being tested in a home environment.
  • Recycled and sustainable furniture are all part of the Smart Home experience.
  • The Taylors can view their energy consumption online.
  • The Smart Home Family is also trialling an electric car.
  • Eli, Zoe and Reggie relax inside the Smart Home.
  • The whole family is involved in trialling the technologies in the Smart Home.

The Smart Home Family

Welcome to the Smart Home Family blog. The Taylors are now testing the latest Smart Grid, Smart City technologies and household products. The Smart Grid, Smart City program is an Australian Government initiative. Read about the Taylors adventures in the Smart Home here.

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From the blog

Recycled water

A years worth of water…

17th May 2013
One of the advantages we have here at the smart home is every time we turn a tap on, have a shower, do some washing or flush a toilet our recycled & drinking water is being measured. Below is a picture of the water metres hidden in the laundry cupboard. When we received our annual ...
Red flow

More from Redflow..

10th May 2013
As mentioned in previous blogs, an important part of the Smart Home project is the role of the Redflow storage battery – otherwise known as the R510 energy storage system. The battery, is hidden away nicely in what looks a little like a storage cupboard and  sits in the corner of our courtyard,  it presents as ...
Smarthome

One year later…

3rd May 2013
  Wow. It’s hard to believe it has been a year since we moved in to the Smart Home.  As Damien and I sat on the cork stools chatting about what we’ve learnt since embarking on this journey our list began to grow into a small essay! However, we were able to narrow this down ...

Virtual Tour of the Smart Home