Description

This paper will discuss the application of, and implications for, wiring in the new wiring system developed for the Smart House. By the turn of the century, homes will be wired with three cables which are different from traditional building wire. The new cable designs will have a positive impact on the use of copper in wiring of homes. Estimates indicate there will be an increase of 25% more wiring in a home wired with Smart House technology.The development of Smart House technology will be reviewed with emphasis on the new wiring concept. Smart House is essentially a conventional home which employs all the most enhanced state-of-the-art electronics.