In terms of renewable energy technologies, solar electric arrays are being used as well as geothermal HVAC systems. One such example of a DSC home that was built using a geothermal energy system is a project we named “Chateau Azure.” Geothermal technology installed in the home utilizes multiple 300-feet deep ground loop wells to cultivate energy generated and stored within the earth, opposed to utilizing conventional heating and cooling equipment. Not only does the system create an advantage in the use of renewable energy, it provides the owner with cost-saving advantages in the short and long term. In terms of security, there are a variety of standards available through biometrics, depending on what level of security the homeowner desires. How about in the future? What do you see? With the advancement of supercomputing, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, it won’t be long before homes come equipped with an embedded digital assistant similar to Apple’s Siri or Microsoft’s Cortana. Also around the corner are Wi-Fi-ready notification devices similar to Amazon’s Dash Button that will allow for ease of notification to building managers of various components within the home requiring service, or integrated technology of a similar type that automatically alerts service and maintenance professionals of a potential problem even before the homeowner is aware that there is a problem. What has DSC accomplished to support the technology evolution in custom home building? As a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and the first custom home builder in Arizona to employ a LEED for Homes Accredited Professional certification, Desert Star Construction ensures the highest standard of sustainable living through a lasting commitment to leading edge technology systems and green construction. In doing so, DSC has successfully completed 27 LEED certified and 3 Net-Zero Energy projects, paving the way for homeowners and business owners to live more sustainably while receiving the benefits from using energy-saving technology. In addition, DSC has developed its own proprietary mobile application, offering a diverse range of real-time solutions that allow our clients and team to access all the information of a project 24/7 anywhere in the world with a compatible interface and Wi-Fi connection. About Jerry Meek Jerry Meek is the President of Desert Star Construction (DSC). Since 1978, DSC has produced award-winning, custom luxury homes and commercial projects that incorporate today’s most cutting-edge technology.
Danley Portfolio - Fall 2016
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