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Trends impacting the residential market

In these unprecedented times, the pandemic and climate change have made people pay more attention to sustainable living.

2x

increase in electricity consumption by 2050

25%

of homeowners would pay more for a home if it came equipped with smart home technology

37%

of homeowners have considered changing home since the pandemic, of which 6% already have

41%

of homeowners would expect a newly built home to be equipped with smart home products

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Trends in sustainability

Homes drift toward becoming the biggest consumer of electricity and will play a big part in climate change from a global perspective. We need to acknowledge that sustainability is not a trend any more but a reality.

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Trends for homeowners

The preference for home automation and smart living has seen an upward trend in recent times.

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Trusted partner for home builders

At Schneider Electric, our constant endeavour is to help home builders to overcome daily challenges along with the lifecycle project phases by meeting their needs through strong collaboration. Find out what our customers have to say about their association with Schneider Electric.

High-performance, high-efficiency home

Providence Homes, a Florida home builder, uses Wiser Energy smart home monitors to prove how much energy their homes can save.

Energy monitoring and cost

Ecolocost is a housing development company whose vocation is making houses that meet the RE2020 regulation, and meeting housing standards at affordable prices. Watch how Schneider Electric's energy management solution improves the efficiency of homes.

The one-stop-shop for all your project needs

Electric vehicles

Sustainable - smart and sustainable homes that reduce their carbon footprint

Safety and circuit protection

Resilient - future-proof homes prepared against fire, natural and man-made threats

Heating and energy management

Efficient - resourceful homes to manage energy usage and energy costs

Supporting you to make individual homes more appealing

From decorative and smart switches to active safety and security to protect people, property and equipment, regulating temperature and lighting, and optimising EV charging stations and renewable sources, our solutions provide you with a one-stop-shop for all your project needs.

Helping you to build distinguished multi-dwelling homes

From decorative and smart switches to advanced energy management solutions to operate and maintain facilities, protecting people, property and equipment through active safety and security, temperature and lighting regulation, and optimising EV charging station and renewable sources, our solutions provide you with a one-stop-shop for all your project needs.

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Electrical Consumer Units and Protection for Residential

Electrical Car Charging

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Recognised for our commitment towards sustainability

2021-25 SE sustainability strategy

99/100 score in CDP’s Climate Disclosure Leadership Index

Environmental impact and circularity attributes

Industry leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Clean energy future leader listed in 2021 Clean 200TM report

Most sustainable company in the world as ranked in 2021 Corporate Knights Global100 assessment

Home builder's resources

Our partnership with Autodesk

Schneider Electric has become a thought leader in electrical Building Information Modelling (BIM) for residential and office buildings, factories, and data centres. It has partnered with Autodesk to bring value to its partners across the building lifecycle.

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Find out how to design, install, inspect, and maintain low voltage electrical installations in compliance with the standards published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

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Ensure homeowner protection against the risk of electrocution and fire and safeguard their electronic equipment against power surges. Build safer homes with our reliable devices that are easy to order, install, and configure.

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As digitisation sweeps across the construction industry, the business case for Building Information Modelling (BIM) couldn't be clearer.

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House builders need digital tools that offer insights and control to help homeowners manage their electricity usage and minimise disruptions that could cause deadly electrical safety problems.

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The COVID-19 health crisis prompted a new design trend to include both living and working from home. To address this new demand, home builders focus more on an adaptive design for electrical products that furnish the home.

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Installing solar at the time of construction is going to become one of the dominant disruptive forces to transform the construction industry, and specifically housing.

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1. How do you build a net-zero energy home?

The process of building a net-zero home is starkly different from building a standard home. There are some basic steps to keep in mind before you start planning your net-zero home project: ensure that you have sufficient space to incorporate renewable energy systems; figure out ways to reduce your buildings’ energy demand; select high-efficiency heating devices, and curate a commissioning plan to follow. Schneider Electric is a leading provider of circuit protection devices, home automation systems, electric vehicle charging solutions, and much more. The company helps you build sustainable homes by being a one-stop destination for all your eco-friendly project needs.

2. Are smart homes a smart idea?

Amidst the pandemic, when the world has collectively gone digital, it comes off as no surprise that people are drawn towards the idea of building smart homes for the future. A smart home carries the intelligence to understand the energy requirements of your home, which leads to zero wastage; it is cost-efficient in the long run and secures your home exceptionally well. Investing in a smart home can have long-term benefits like strong resilience against artificial and natural threats, reduced carbon footprint, low energy usage, and energy costs, easy customisation, etc. At Schneider Electric, we have a competent team of experts who will make your dream of a smart home come true by providing excellent home-building services and solutions.

3. What does a sustainable home have?

The structure of any net-zero home must comprise of the following six basic features: proper insulation, energy-efficient design, passive heating and cooling, recyclable building material, wastewater treatment, and smart and natural lighting. Schneider Electric strongly believes itself to be a smart home builder and envisions a future where wastage is minimal and savings are optimal. Our experienced installers and highly proficient engineers will guide you in this journey, extending the best possible services required in smart home construction.