Technological advances in home technology and sustainable building are transforming residential building processes. So reports The Daily Herald in Boston.

With a focus on cost savings and energy efficiency, new home construction is being transformed by innovations in smart home technology, lighting, roofing, landscaping, and harvesting of natural resources, such as rain water.

21st century homes reflect the homeowner’s lifestyle and values. Builders who tailor technology to meet homeowners’ desires are smart to offer many of these advances as standard—or at the least, as options—in new home construction.

The article descries several technologies and how different builders integrate them into their offerings. Read the full article from The Daily Herald in Boston.