The key point: In luxury villas, home automation aims to be invisible: clients favour finish and discretion over gadgets.
The trend
- Demand: understated technology built into the walls.
- Source: Laurent Nobs, founder of engineering firm Home Tech Supervision.
- Rejected: voice-assistant style controls.
Key figures
- Value of the homes mentioned: up to 40 million.
In short
In high-end property, technology must serve comfort without being seen.
