Objective 7.05: RECOGNIZE technological advances in home design
Plastic Pipes Replaces old, rusted plumbing or used in new construction Light weight and inexpensive.
Plastic Lumber Non-skid surface even when wet Will not stain, rot, mold, mildew, or fade Low maintenance.
Organically based building materials manufactured from recycled items. Biomaterial Organically based building materials manufactured from recycled items.
Automated Management System A central control that manages a home’s daily functions.
Closed Circuit Television Cameras are placed in and around the home to observe what is happening on the property.
LED – Light Emitting Diode Uses a silicon chip and lasts 100,000 hours or more Consumes less than a quarter of the electricity of a florescent light, but last ten times as long.
Motion Sensor Lights Lights that are set to come on when there is motion within a set number of feet.