What makes this home high-tech? Discover 17 systems — each tied to a smart tablet or phone — that simplify living, save money, increase security or create a comfortable living environment. Beauty, Plus Brains
See pictures of each HGTV Smart Home space during the construction process and after furniture load-in. What a difference a few weeks makes!
HGTV Smart Home 2013 comes to life in a series of photographs that capture every important moment of the homebuilding process, from framing to drywall installation.
Historic Florida cottages inspired the home's classic design.
A gentle approach to construction preserved existing vegetation.
Saving resources, the home is shored in places where it matters most.
Techniques visually expand the home's modest footprint.
A thoughtful approach makes beach living mess- and stress-free.
Layout maximizes space and blurs the line between indoors and out.

Digital lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch explores HGTV's first annual high-tech home and investigates design elements and smart features that make living easy.

Step inside HGTV Smart Home 2013 and explore spaces — indoors and out — via 360° images, slideshows and exclusive videos.
A series of time-lapse photos captures the build, from site clearing to foundation pouring and framing.
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