This report published in 2020 by Park Associates provides an overview of how the healthy home concept was developed as an extension of the green building movement and the type of goods and services found in the market. “Healthy home” is a powerful new value proposition for builders. Second, the report illustrates the results of a recent consumer study which found that interest in health-related use cases increased due to COVID-19 concerns. Topics such as safety, clean air, clean water, energy management and senior care technology have emerged as top concerns in consumers minds. The report also analyzes the implications for dealers in the security industry as potential suppliers of integrated solutions linked to their security platforms.
Key words: connected home, home assistants, health & safety