The outdoor furniture world is an exciting place these days. With hammocks that could fit seamlessly into a Star Trek ship, ergonometric furniture that inspires the eye and soothes the body, and grilling options to make a master chef green with envy,  it is a far world from plastic Adirondack chairs and  chaise lounges that collapsed if you moved the wrong way.

Today we rely on our ‘smart’ phones to keep us informed and connected. We rely on our ‘smart’ systems to keep our houses secure and temperature controlled.