We need to start thinking of technology as an integral part of our properties, not just a convenient add-on, if we want our homes to truly be future-ready.

When our client wanted to entirely reconfigure an island retreat into an incredible smart home, they asked Andrew Lucas to supply a truly bespoke solution.

The new Google Home smart speaker wants to take on Amazon Echo as the voice control interface of choice – but is it ready to be a smart home hub?

When a couple contracted Andrew Lucas to deliver the perfect smart home for them and their young family, we pulled out all the stops to make it happen.

We’re aware that we need to be more green, but many of our homes are woefully inefficient. A green smart home can make a huge difference.

Space is at a premium in many UK new builds, so making the available space multi-purpose using home automation is a boon to homeowners.

Artificial lighting helps us hugely but can also affect our internal body clocks. We look at how smart lighting helps alleviate this issue.

We put Crestron home automation through its paces to see if its reputation for being a complete smart home package is deserved.

Of all of the areas that might be affected by AI, the home is a no brainer. Expect our homes to become increasingly clever in the short term.

The smart home can deliver significant comfort and convenience for a homeowner; for elderly and disabled residents, it also empowers them.