Domótica: a tecnologia na habitação residencial

Abstract

This paper presents the concepts of comfort and how Information Technology can be used in the project and construction of modern homes. The home automation technique,domotic,that makes possible the integration of the domestic control systems is also presented. The technical characteristics of the Home Systems andThe European Home Systems Specification (EHS) of the European Home System Association (EHSA) are presented as an example of the efforts that are being made by industries and governments aiming hardware and software compatibility at low implementation costs. The analysis is done focusing the quality of the project,by comprising the functionality and the thermal,acoustic and luminous comfort aspects. Energy saving strategies using domotic solutions are also considered in this work