As the 2050 deadline for a net-zero Canada approaches, designers and engineers are developing more efficient ways to improve modern window coverings. Blinds may appear to be a minor aspect of a home but in actuality, they play an important role in creating an energy-efficient space and contribute to Passive House standards.
Passivehouse Canada defines a Passive House as, “buildings that consume up to 90 per cent less heating and cooling energy than conventional buildings.” Triple-pane windows are a typical upgrade in a space to create an energy-efficient home, but why stop there? Motorized blinds reduce up to 35 per cent of energy costs and can adapt to a homeowner’s behaviour by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI).
“There has been a big revolution in smart home innovation,” says Karthick Kanagalingam, Somfy specifications manager for Canada. Kanagalingam explains that motorized blinds can adapt to a user’s habits through AI.
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