Linked by David Adams on Wed 21st Jan 2004 22:52 UTC
If all goes well, this summer I'll be building a new house. I've owned a few houses before, some of them built in the 1920s and 30s, and full of all the charm and quirks of an old house, and a couple that were pretty new, with the lack of craftsmanship and imagination that's typical in most new construction in the USA today. But this time I'm building a custom home, just to my specifications, so I can have whatever features I want, limited only by my imagination (and budget). I'd like to integrate some home automation features into the house, and include wiring for future expansion. 
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>C'mon, really. Who wants a wired home when you could have a "wireless" home!
Speed and security maybe? You can get gigabit ethernet, but wireless is much slower.
Security is also a major issue. The author mentions various remote control mechanisms. How secure are these? I wouldn't want a cracker to do a denial of service on my home via the internet! Nothing is completely secure, and I question the convenience and need of having remote control.
Other things to consider:
* What kind of electircity bill will you run up with all these gadgets?
* What happens if there is a power cut? Will there be backup plans?
Also consider double glazed windows and insulation of the walls. Sound proofing is also a good expenditure. Remember to make your home comfy before you make it the latest techno-wonderland