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Modern conveniences. With sleek European-style appliances, adjustable LED lighting and durable, low-maintenance surfaces, The Flex
House kitchen makes cooking and entertaining a pleasure.
different color when you can use light to do the same thing?” These
connected smart bulbs can be controlled via a smartphone using
Wink or other compatible hub or gateway.
The Flex House is also protected by a home fire sprinkler system.
Provided by The Viking Corporation, the Freedom VK494 sprinklers
feature a fully recessed design that allows them to blend seamlessly
into the ceiling. These sprinklers are also available in both ordinary
and intermediate temperature ratings. The intermediate sprinklers
allow for greater design flexibility, as they can be placed closer to
heat sources and offer the same flow rates as those with the ordinary
temperature rating.
Because California requires home fire sprinklers in all new
residential construction, even Flex houses destined for locations in
other states will still be protected.

A COOK’S KITCHEN
The clean modern aesthetic is carried out in every detail of the
fully equipped kitchen. The sintered stone Neolith countertops are
complemented by the Edgewater stainless steel sink and “touchless”
faucet from American Standard, which can be activated by waving a
hand in front of the sensor. Recessed SYVANIA LED can lights, set
into the curve of the ceiling, can be adjusted to provide soft, even High standards. The kitchen includes an Edgewater stainless steel
lighting, but like the rest of the home’s connected lighting, they can sink and Beale pull-down faucet from American Standard.
also be programmed for any desired color. An integrated sensor in the faucet allows for touchless operation.

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