All Building articles in Building Homes August 2002
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Techno-toys r us
The evolution of home technology holds the promise that Le Corbusier's dictum, "the home is a machine for living in", will be less of a design philosophy and more of a literal reality.
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FeaturesThe smart money
Housebuilders are waking up to the potential of home automation, but have they really understood the market? Josephine Smit gets the gadgets out
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FeaturesInside the toys house
The Boormans moved from a home whose technological wizardry began and ended with an entryphone, to a £2m house so full of gadgetry, James Bond might have trouble keeping up. Continuing our series of revisits, Homes went to see how the family is enjoying its box of tricks.
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FeaturesFront line
Buyers value light and space more than technological garnish, says Jonathan Seal, but Howard Porter says if you look beyond the gimmickry, technology can deliver big benefits
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Finishing touches
A range of roofing products, from location-sensitive slate to green conservatory glass, means you can top off your scheme in style
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FeaturesAnd the living is easy
Summertime … and you don't want to break into a sweat turning lights on and off yourself. So Josephine Smit checked out two cool schemes that look after all your security, lighting and entertainment needs – leaving you free to enjoy serious cocktail time