New technologies for an energy efficient home

Please note that the information in this article was based on trends from 2014 and may now be outdated. 

Thinking of building a two-storey house? A two-storey house is easy to organise, permits enough space for all your possessions, and allows you to separate living areas effectively, especially if you have a big family. It’s also energy efficient and allows less house footage exposure to damaging elements.

In order to enjoy the comfort of owning such a house, it is important for you to consider installing new technologies to make it more energy efficient so you can reduce your energy bills and help the environment at the same time.

Here are some of the devices you should install.

Occupancy sensors

An occupancy sensor is a motion detector that has the ability to tell whether a room is occupied or not. This means it can easily switch on the lights when you enter a room and switch them off as soon as you leave. Some of the occupancy sensors even control lighting in the house depending on the amount of natural light in the area.

If you constantly forget to switch off the lights when you leave a room, this is the perfect solution.

Vacancy sensors

Just like an occupancy sensor, a vacancy sensor can monitor human presence in any corner of the house and switch the lights on and off when appropriate. It does so by detecting heat naturally generated by people. However, upon purchase, it is important to contact a qualified electrician to help you install it. It pays off to have it installed, as it saves you a lot of money in the end.

Double-glazed windows

Double-glazed windows are very durable and efficient in ensuring that your house uses minimal energy. Although a little costly at first, they are worth their purchasing and installing price in the end. Double-glazed windows serve many purposes, including house security improvement and protection from damaging environmental elements.

Heating and cooling systems

Your house will also require a heating and cooling system to make it more comfortable. There are many alternatives for you to choose from, depending on your budget. Consider going for one that is fuel-efficient and cheaper to purchase and install.

If you want to own a double-storey building but have a limited budget, there are many financing options for you such as taking a home building loan from a reputable financial institution. Don’t forget to get the right appliances in place to ensure that you pay less energy bills monthly. Also, remember to hire a qualified electrician or electrical service to help you install any appliance.