The Smart Home

At the beginning of February, the gadget obsessed world gathered in Las Vegas for the Customer Electronics show. Michael Howe, from awardwinning 2020 Architects discusses how Smart technology is infiltrating architecture and design changing our overall experience of buildings.

It would appear we’ll be peeling potatoes while simultaneously scanning our holographic email content and selecting from our favourite song playlist– this is how the future is looking for homeowners.

Technology is constantly evolving, simplifying, and changing how we live in our homes, harnessing busier lifestyles. With this in mind, contemporary architects are embracing intelligent living, future-proofing designs by ensuring adequate provisions are made for technological advances.

Over the next five years, this market is expected to grow by 15 percent. Automated homes where you can control lighting, ventilation, heating, air conditioning and security, as well as cutting-edge home appliances and home entertainment.