Smart and sustainable home
Energy efficiency and smart living in a modern build
Nestled in a lush avocado orchard in New Zealand’s rural Bay of Plenty is a modern and energy efficient home with clever technology at its heart. Owners Alistair and Carol left the busy inner-city life in the tranquil spot with its views of Mount Maunganui and the ocean.
They combined their goal of a sustainable home with careful electric home design to create an environment that works perfectly for their lifestyle.
A future-ready home
“Electric home design actually future-proofs you within your new build,” says Alistair. “The more preparation you do beforehand allows you to enjoy things later. We spent a lot of time thinking about little things that could make a big impact later on.” He also recommends asking your electrician for ideas as you go. “It’s really important to understand what your electrician can add to your project. They are all about value-adding.”
A smart and energy efficient home
The couple’s plans for a smart home meant finding a system that could bring all the individual parts together in one easy-to-use application. Clipsal Wiser Smart Home links all the electrical elements in one easy-to-use app and gives the couple touch-screen control of their home’s lighting, heating and security so they can see exactly what is on and when.
“If we’re out and coming home and it’s a cool evening, I can actually crank up the heat in the bathroom from my phone, so there’s a warm bathroom to shower in,” says Alistair.
Even the entrance to their house can be operated via Wiser – an electric maglock secures the large reflective glass front door, which they can see via the security cameras on their phone screen and then unlock remotely.
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At Clipsal, we create home electrical products and solutions to help make your home everything it should be... and more. We breathe life into homes using technology designed for an ever-changing world.
Discover the possibilities of Electric Home Design with innovative electrical solutions - from modern switches and power points to smart home and safety technology that offers you more peace of mind and control.
If you are planning a kitchen or bathroom renovation or building a house, Clipsal can help you to get set up for life
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With a presence in Australia since 1920, has a proud design, developing and manufacturing history in Australia. The Clipsal brand has stood side-by-side with Aussie sparkies and homes, delivering world-leading electrical innovations for over 100 years.
We have a proud history of Aussie ingenuity, always finding new ways to help Australians make their homes safer, smarter, more comfortable, and more beautiful.
In 2003 Clipsal became part of the Schneider Electric group, forming a formidable partnership. Today both brands work side by side to provide our customers with the latest advances and developments in electrical solutions.
Commercial and industrial sectors are filled with Schneider Electric’s products and solutions, with power distribution, energy management, building controls, and industrial automation. As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers quality electrical and energy solutions across homes and businesses.
Together, we believe in creating a more sustainable future, ensuring Life is On everywhere for everyone, at every moment.
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