Honda Smart Home: Designing a Zero-Carbon Lifestyle
Since its introduction in 2014, Honda Smart Home U.S. has provided a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of housing, transportation, energy and the environment through real-world experiments that help guide Honda's approach to integrating EVs into a zero-carbon lifestyle. This "living laboratory" is located on the University of California, Davis campus and aims to address the two largest sources of carbon emissions for most individuals: their residence and their vehicle.
While "smart home" often refers to various internet-connected functions that emphasize convenience, Honda Smart Home instead focuses on environmentally sustainable design integrating all aspects of sustainability, including materials, waste, occupant health, water and energy.
With multiple years of data from more than 230 sensors built into the home, along with feedback from four sets of unique occupants, Honda has learned a lot about how the home's construction and systems perform in real-world situations.
Here are some key design considerations that have proven effective:
To learn more, visit hondasmarthome.com.
