PODCAST EP 033 - TECHNOLOGY & Your Custom Home

Apr 7

Tech

Today, we're discussing technology and its role in custom home design. Rapid technological advancements make it easy to get caught up in the latest and greatest gadgets and devices for your home. Many people now opt for smart home devices, like Alexa-controlled lights, as they have become more accessible and affordable. However, it's important to remember that while these high-tech devices may seem appealing, they also have some practical considerations. For example, while having an intelligent light switch controlled by voice commands is convenient, it's also essential to have a manual override option. Manual controls allow you to turn the lights on or off even if the technology fails or if you prefer a more traditional method in a particular setting.

When designing your custom home, it's crucial to balance incorporating technology and maintaining practicality. While it's great to have the latest and greatest gadgets, ensuring your home is functional and easy to use for everyone is also essential. To avoid becoming a "technology junkie," consider each technological addition's practical implications and ensure that it serves a real purpose in your home. Start by considering your architectural DNA in any custom home design. The experience you want to have in each room is essential to your desire. From there, you can determine what technology will best enhance that experience. Focus on how you interact with others, study, cook, exercise, work, and so on, and use that information to guide your technology choices. Remember, while some may have specific preferences, like a folding TV, the focus should be on how technology can improve daily activities and overall quality of life in the home.

Here are key things to listen out for:

● Avoiding "technology junkie" syndrome

● Technology keeps changing, and you have to catch up

● You should know what you need

● Being present in whatever you are doing and in your custom home

Key Highlights

[00:00:25] Introduction to today's topic: Tech

[00:04:13] The Modernist Styles Movement has outdated technology merchandise

[00:06:03] Overdosing on modern technology

[00:09:24] JD replacing his 8-year-old projector with a Samsung Freestyle

[00:11:32] You should know what you need

[00:15:18] How working from home affects the element of being present

Notable Quotes

● I think technology will keep changing; prepare your home to upgrade and decide what things are essential to you.

● So it's anything to try to stay present. So if I'm in my room, I want to be present with what I'm doing there with the people that I'm with, even if that person is myself present. Whatever activity I'm doing and not vegging out so much, even though there is a time and a place for that.

● The DESIRE part of your Architecture DNA is those things that align with the lifestyle that you want to have. Is it necessary not to turn the light switch on whenever you enter a room? Is it something where you want to be able to deal with another layer of technology?

● Being tech-forward can also mean being proactive and not purely consumer.

● There's a time to be in your home, space, or office. Many people who own businesses listen to this to focus on what they are doing: setting up the technology. Hence, they're not constantly distracted in their space and are present in their activity.