The Delicate Art of Making a 1907 House Smarter
A homeowner details the process of integrating modern smart home technology into a historic 1907 house. The project focuses on balancing aesthetic preservation with functional upgrades like smart thermostats.
Why it matters
It provides practical insights into retrofitting older infrastructure with modern energy-efficient technology, highlighting both the benefits and the challenges of such integration.
The place we moved into was the level opposite of a “smart home”—and figuring out thoughtful ways to integrate modern technology into this old house without sacrificing aesthetics or ruining the vibe is the guiding principle.
We’re only getting started, but after a busy six months of learning, researching, and working cutting-edge technology into a house from the Roosevelt administration (Teddy, not FDR), I’ve kept a running log of the tech choices we’ve made along the way. Today, our house is starting to feel simultaneously old and new, which is very much the goal. It’s a lot of work, but I assure you it’s also a wonderful time.
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A Smart Thermostat
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