people
are often absent from the design, presentation
nodes on a building network portable eletronics
need standard interfaces, just like devices
user interface design should be the starting point
ensure devices are adaptable for needs, desires, experience
people
thermal
light
displays
sensors
appliances
building network
people
resources
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