ABSTRACT
Despite this, one nice little addition is a touchscreen device in each home that addresses the possibilities that occupants’ behaviour can undermine the designers’ sustainable intentions. The device lets residents see how much electricity they’re using and includes a property log book – a manual for their home. They can also:
• see energy and water use in the home, including ‘next bill’ information;
• set targets and see how well they do compared to other residents; • see smart tips to reduce energy usage; • see a live feed of ‘next bus’ information at the local bus stop; • rapidly book the shared community car; • see cycling or walking information; • see local car-lift shares; • see alerts and advice about local community issues; • see security information; • see sustainable food sources and ordering.
