This story was originally published on Facilities Dive. For daily news and insights, sign up for our free daily Facilities Dive newsletter. The increasing use of demand response programs to stabilize the power grid by utilities represents a cost and labor saving opportunity for building owners, particularly multifamily buildings and hotels, according to a White… Continue reading Automation can help facilities participate in demand response programs
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The Tewke Tap smart light switch gets a huge AI upgrade, powered by Google Gemini
When you purchase through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may receive a commission. Photo credit: Tewke Tewke, the British smart home company, has teamed up with Google to integrate Gemini-powered AI into its clever touchscreen light switch called Tap. You may recognize Tewke from a recent episode of Great designswhere company… Continue reading The Tewke Tap smart light switch gets a huge AI upgrade, powered by Google Gemini
“Are your bills less than before?”
Homeowners are trying to figure out the best way to stay warm this winter. A New Yorker wanted to hear feedback before switching to an environmentally friendly solution. The homeowner searched the r/HVACadvice subreddit for suggestions after his HVAC system failed. The Redditor said that installing a heat pump was an option, but wanted to… Continue reading “Are your bills less than before?”
Demands for home restoration could plunge country into chaos: PM
Prime Minister Sushila Karki said calls for the restoration of the dissolved House of Representatives and questioning the legitimacy of the government could plunge the country back into a vicious cycle of instability. She also stated that any party that decides to boycott the March 5 elections will be seen as voting for anarchy. It… Continue reading Demands for home restoration could plunge country into chaos: PM
Missouri City approves an additional $636,000 for improvements to La Quinta Golf Course
Additional funding will support more than $15 million in improvements to the Quail Valley Golf Club in Missouri City, which operates the La Quinta and El Dorado golf courses. What happens? At a Nov. 17 meeting, the Missouri City Council unanimously approved a new contract and modification order with Greenscapes Six LLC totaling $636,446 for… Continue reading Missouri City approves an additional $636,000 for improvements to La Quinta Golf Course
Camlo Looper and the art of faithful home restoration
The decorative arts have long served as a living testament to an era's craftsmanship, taste, and cultural priorities. In cities with rich histories like San Francisco, these details are admired for more than just their beauty. They are evidence of how a place has developed and who shaped it. Since older houses need to be… Continue reading Camlo Looper and the art of faithful home restoration
Chez Shay Lake Washington home remodeling design
Chez Shay House near Lake Washington, Rural Home Remodel in Seattle, Northwest USA Real Estate Photos, Northwest USA Residence November 19, 2025 Architects: Best Practice Architecture Location: near Lake Washington, Pritchard Island neighborhood, Seattle, Washington, United States of America A bright and whimsical oasis in the city. Photos by Rafael Soldi Photography Chez Shay, Seattle,… Continue reading Chez Shay Lake Washington home remodeling design
Superconducting cables for future data centers
Powering gigawatt-scale data centers generally occurs at two voltage levels: Cables laid outside the buildings connect the data halls to the transmission or distribution network. They provide power to data centers from the primary and secondary HV substation using HV and/or MV cables. Within the buildings, the racks and IT devices in the data halls… Continue reading Superconducting cables for future data centers
Barbados and Guyana are leading CARICOM relief efforts after Hurricane Melissa hit nearly a million Jamaicans
Barbados and Guyana have announced major aid pledges to help Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa, pledging medical support, technical expertise and essential equipment as the extent of the disaster becomes clearer. – Advertising – Barbados is deploying a fully equipped field hospital, expected to arrive on Thursday, as well as additional garbage trucks to speed… Continue reading Barbados and Guyana are leading CARICOM relief efforts after Hurricane Melissa hit nearly a million Jamaicans
The 12 best eco-friendly and sustainable gifts
A fair amount of rubbish is dumped into landfills these days and Christmas shopping can sometimes be nerve-wracking if you don't want to contribute to the influx of rubbish. But when I mention eco-friendly Christmas gifts, visions of dancing Deadhead Bears and sack-throwing Phish Phans (nothing but big love for both of those camps, by… Continue reading The 12 best eco-friendly and sustainable gifts