Home Technology Integration, A Technology Forecast

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Implications for Community and Technical Colleges in the State of Texas

• Home Technology Integration: A Technology Forecast
• Authored By: John Vanston, Ph.D., Henry Elliott, M.S.M.E,
  Michael Bettersworth, M.A., Wayne Caswell
• 115 Pages
• Published December 2006

A growing number of homeowners and homebuilders are integrating digital technology into residences because the cost of these systems is decreasing. System integrators (employers) indicate a lack of available expertise in the home technology integration (HTI) sector capable of designing, installing and supporting these home subsystems. HTI includes audio, video, networking, control systems, air conditioning, security and computer technology. As the entry cost of HTI solutions and services decreases, the market is expanding beyond large, custom-built homes and into the broader mass housing market.

The analysis and information resources provided in this report will aid colleges in developing HTI programs and certificates. This publication includes an overview of HTI technology, analysis of existing HTI curriculum, descriptions of relevant industry certifications, the nature of HTI jobs and skills, a directory of over 100 Texas HTI companies, and market drivers and constraints impacting the HTI industry and employment.