Researchers and companies have been exploring new ways to improve buildings through analytics software, prefabrication, connected devices, new materials and construction automation. It’s striking th
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It's not the first "next-generation home" we have covered <a href="http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/11/19/so
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Japan has all kinds of solar-powered stuff: <a href="http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/20/coming-soon-in-japan-at-least-solar