Smart home / Discussions

Is there a non wireless thermostat for a geothermal furnace?

We are replacing our oil furnace with a new geothermal system. Contracor is prosing a fancy, wirelss thermastat while we woul dlik eto limit EMFs as much as possible and go with a wired model. i can't seem to find any on the internet. Are you aware of any that would work with a geothermal system?

Posted by marek przednowek July 9, 2025 Mechanical systems

How do I find a trusted architect in Ottawa?

...home in Osgoode outside of Ottawa and I am wondering if you can recommend someone to design a home for us? We are looking for someone who is innovative and creative with a passion for creating a performance home using smart building while keeping costs down. Our brother in law is our GC but he does not have the knowled...

Posted by Danna Lambert July 28, 2021 Architecture and plan design 1 response

What is the best option for building our next resilient home?

...Smart homes and home monitoring with devices– control the systems of your home remotely, and monitor for intruders, temperature swings, and get smart phone notices for leaks from basements and or appliances. We make no secret of the fact that we prefer slab on grade homes over basements, and particularly in your situat...

Posted by John Bae Aug. 27, 2019 Efficient home design 3 responses