This Smart Home is Controlled Thrtough a Mobile App
Vasiliki Marapas — January 6, 2015 — Art & Design
References: noem & contemporist
NOEM designed and built a prefabricated smart home for a couple in Spain in a mere ten weeks.
The use of prefabricated wooden modules ensured that the construction process could be done as quickly as it was, not to mention that the finished property would be both comfortable and energy efficient. One of the home's two wooden modules is dedicated to facilities and practical uses, while the second module houses an open space that leads out towards the terrace.
Furthermore, the Smart home is controlled by a mobile device; for instance, in the winter, the home's S-SE orientation moderates its thermal levels. Meanwhile, in the summertime, the house is equipped with several sunscreens to ensure comfort in warmer temperatures. To reduce the CO2 footprint of the home, the architects opted for local wood and insulation, along with low-emission paint and materials. Other energy costs are kept low with passive cooling methods and dual flow ventilation.
The use of prefabricated wooden modules ensured that the construction process could be done as quickly as it was, not to mention that the finished property would be both comfortable and energy efficient. One of the home's two wooden modules is dedicated to facilities and practical uses, while the second module houses an open space that leads out towards the terrace.
Furthermore, the Smart home is controlled by a mobile device; for instance, in the winter, the home's S-SE orientation moderates its thermal levels. Meanwhile, in the summertime, the house is equipped with several sunscreens to ensure comfort in warmer temperatures. To reduce the CO2 footprint of the home, the architects opted for local wood and insulation, along with low-emission paint and materials. Other energy costs are kept low with passive cooling methods and dual flow ventilation.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Home Construction - The use of prefabricated modules and energy-efficient features in construction can significantly reduce building time and costs while providing innovative living solutions.
2. Mobile Device Home Control - Home automation through mobile devices can offer more convenience and flexibility for homeowners while also presenting opportunities for innovative technology and software development.
3. Eco-friendly Residential Design - Sustainable and eco-conscious building and design practices, such as the use of local materials and passive cooling methods, can reduce the environmental impact of residential construction and provide opportunities for sustainable innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Construction and Real Estate - Incorporating prefabricated construction and energy-efficient features can provide cost-effective and innovative solutions for residential and commercial construction projects.
2. Smart Home Technology - The growing demand for home automation and mobile device control presents opportunities for innovation and advancement in smart home technology.
3. Sustainable Building Materials - The trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly building materials creates opportunities for the development and production of new and innovative materials that can reduce the environmental impact of construction.
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