Over the past decade, modular homes have seen a surge in popularity. Their affordability compared to traditional stick-built homes along with a quicker build time thanks to parallel site preparation and factory construction makes them a more accessible and attractive choice for many homeseekers. What is more, these days, modular homes no longer come with cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all designs as technological advancements allow for tailor-made custom solutions, ensuring that homeowners can realize their aesthetic vision and functionality.
One advancement enabling improved comfort, safety, and energy efficiency is the integration of the Scalable Building Automation System and we’re not just talking about a BMS added to a pre-built structure. Imagine a seamlessly integrated system, where hardware, controllers and automations are incorporated into the modular construction process from the get-go, delivering a synergy of efficiency, sustainability, and unparalleled convenience from the start.
This time we’re looking at how integrating smart automation into a modular home helps unlock a new level of personalized living, ensuring that a modular home is not just a building, but an intelligent ecosystem designed to adapt to the residents’ lifestyle and minimize the environmental impact of such houses.
A home that’s smart from the start
As with any building, it is possible to enhance a modular home and take the comfort of living to another level by installing Bisly’s Scalable Building Automation to a home already in use. However, there are some distinct benefits to integrating our smart system into modular homes already at the early stages of manufacturing. For manufacturers, there are no additional costs related to incorporating a smart system right from the get-go but as a result they’ll benefit from a fully integrated automated system rather than having to make those enhancements later on.
By integrating Bisly’s Scalable Building Automation into a modular home during its construction, manufacturers can do all necessary testing and ensure that once the build is ready, the system works seamlessly. On the other hand, if a smart building solution is integrated into a pre-built home, there are more aspects to take into consideration like the layout, wiring, existing equipment, etc.
During pilot projects, we team up with manufacturers to create a sample module that is presented to the end client. That way, Bisly’s solution is a part of both the sales and manufacturing process, giving the end user a clear overview of the system. At the same time, by providing thorough sales and installation training, we’ve made it very easy for manufacturers to plan our solution into their projects, sell and install it.
What makes Bisly’s system special is the fact that all buildings that benefit from our technology are running on the latest version, given that all devices have integration-ability and are connected to Bisly’s Installer app. Compared to alternative solutions, the installation of our system doesn’t require special knowledge, is self-updating, and can be managed remotely. As over 90% of a modular home is exported from the factory, this is a crucial aspect for both the manufacturer as well as the end client, as manufacturers can check various parameters and ensure the proper functionality of devices from afar, offering the end client a peace of mind.
Upgrading a pre-built home with Bisly’s Scalable Building Automation
While manufacturers can integrate Bisly’s system into modular homes during the construction process, they can also enhance already existing buildings with the innovative technology. When it comes to upgrading pre-built homes, so-called sandwich-panels are used to install a smart building management system to the home. In that case, the panels are produced in a factory and installed into a previous window slot. It’s also possible to install Bisly’s solution that allows for the remote management of central devices, accesses, and HVAC systems. When upgrading homes with sandwich-panels, Builders spend significantly less time on the upgrade than going the traditional route.
What’s included in the solution?
The end client has a variety of functionalities to choose from when it comes to integrating our hardware, controllers and automation systems into their modular home. The standard version comes with heating, cooling, and ventilation control, access control and real-time overview of different usages as well as remote readings. Should they wish, homeowners can add the remote management of curtains, central devices and lighting as well as car chargers.
In the future, there will be a possibility to add more users, new functionalities, etc. The standard solution renews itself automatically while continuously delivering new comforts and possibilities.
Going with the solution with HVAC controls and remote reading option, end clients can ensure a quick return on their investment and maximum energy-efficiency of the home. Access management is another function that doesn’t come with an additional cost but significantly improves the comfort and convenience of residents.
Conclusion
It’s clear that the integration of Bisly’s Scalable Building Automation into modular homes presents an attractive proposition for end clients. From enhanced energy efficiency and reduced utility bills to personalized comfort and increased safety, the benefits expand to most aspects of modern living. Smart modular homes allow residents to not only live more efficiently but also to actively participate in creating a more sustainable living environment, perfectly tailored to their specific needs and preferences.