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LEFT: Residents enjoy resort style
amenites in today's lagoon pools featured
on page 29.
BOTTOM: Spa amenites adorn deluxe
bathrooms in the Longboat Key estate
featured on page 49.
RIGHT: Gourmet chef 's contemporary
kitchen masterpiece featured on page 26.
Smart Technology
On-the-go modern living often calls for a departure from the home nest. Residents
no longer need to worry about what is happening at home now that cloud
technology provides access to data and conditions from any location with an
Internet connection. Technology, in the form of sensors and processors embedded
throughout a modern residence, allows remote management of everything from
lights and security to climate control and window shades. Doorbells with a single
voice or touch command or remote cameras that provide additional security can
alert owners automatically, via text or email. Monitoring weather, air, water, and
even wine cellar temperature and humidity is as easy from an office in London or
a beach in The Maldives as it is from the great room divan. Many sophisticated
homes now include a dedicated server room, further enhancing computer security
and monitoring access.
The Home Office
From a small alcove in the kitchen, home offices have transformed into dedicated
workspaces outfitted with smart products and state-of-the-art technology. A well-
appointed home office allows homeowners to remain connected, streamline
schedules and improve workflow. Devices that enable online video and audio
meetings, with spreadsheet and document windows, all but eliminate non-essential
attendance at distant locations while assuring up-to-the-minute information. By
redistributing commute and work time, homeowners can instead invest that
newfound time with friends and family in pursuit of more leisurely activities.
