CENTENNIAL, Colo., November 14, 2024 /3BL/ – With support from a broad coalition of employees, customers, suppliers and the community, Arrow is helping Habitat for Humanity build a one-of-a-kind, affordable smart home development in Aurora, Colo. The Mountain View Community Homes are designed to serve as a new model of affordable homebuilding, one that not only provides homeowners with more sustainable homes, but greater long-term stability.
More than 60 million U.S. homes are equipped with smart home technology. Yet the devices are less common in affordable housing projects due to cost and connectivity issues. Arrow Electronics is hoping to change that.
Each of the community’s 20 homes will include a comprehensive suite for smart devices designed to reduce energy, help ensure security, conserve water and save money. Reducing housing expenses is crucial for Habitat residents, according to Jaime Gomez, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, because it allows homeowners to allocate funds …