Do you dream about a house that welcomes you home each day? What about a house that could adapt to the weather to reduce energy usage and make you more comfortable? Do you long for a place that can save you time and money every day? For too long the housing industry has focused on size, shape and aesthetics and not enough thought has gone into how our homes will work. These houses will soon be a thing of the past as the home's functionality pushes through the barriers to be one of the driving factors in home design. However, no one wants a house that is complex and hard work... So how do we achieve a highly functional home that is automated, intuitive and simple to use?This is a Smart Home and finally there is a book that avoids jargon to help transform your visions into a plan, and ultimately, your dream home. Homes With A Heartbeat is the answer for those people who have always wanted to have a Smart Home but didn't know where to start. Sam Buckby is a man on a mission. He knows that people want more from their homes but understands the fear of complexity around new technology and innovation. He also knows that if people better understood the value that a highly functional and automated home can deliver, this fear would fade away. Sam has been in the industry for 15 years, at the forefront of both automation and functional design. He has applied these very principles to his own life and knows firsthand the positive influence that a Smart Home can have. Sam truly believes that a home should be inspired, aligned and connected with the people within.

Do you dream about a house that welcomes you home each day? What about a house that could adapt to the weather to reduce energy usage and make you more comfortable? Do you long for a place that can save you time and money every day? For too long the housing industry has focused on size, shape and aesthetics and not enough thought has gone into how our homes will work. These houses will soon be a thing of the past as the home's functionality pushes through the barriers to be one of the driving factors in home design. However, no one wants a house that is complex and hard work... So how do we achieve a highly functional home that is automated, intuitive and simple to use?This is a Smart Home and finally there is a book that avoids jargon to help transform your visions into a plan, and ultimately, your dream home. Homes With A Heartbeat is the answer for those people who have always wanted to have a Smart Home but didn't know where to start. Sam Buckby is a man on a mission. He knows that people want more from their homes but understands the fear of complexity around new technology and innovation. He also knows that if people better understood the value that a highly functional and automated home can deliver, this fear would fade away. Sam has been in the industry for 15 years, at the forefront of both automation and functional design. He has applied these very principles to his own life and knows firsthand the positive influence that a Smart Home can have. Sam truly believes that a home should be inspired, aligned and connected with the people within.