Homes of the Future — A Glimpse into Tech-Focused Features That Could Become Commonplace
From tech upgrades that are eco-conscious to those that involve artificial intelligence, here are just a few home features that may very well be commonplace in the future.
30/05/2023
There are an estimated 300 million smart homes in the world. With experts suggesting that the global home automation market will be worth an impressive $81.6 billion by 2023, there’s no question that technology is the future of how we live. However, when it comes to implementing such technology in our homes in 2023 and beyond, there are several must-haves worth considering. From tech upgrades that are eco-conscious to those that involve artificial intelligence, here are just a few home features that may very well be commonplace in the future.
The convenience of a home charger
Being a fantastic environmentally friendly
alternative when compared to traditional
gasoline powered vehicles, there’s no question
that EVs will only continue to get more popular
with time. As a result
charging infrastructure
will need to expand at a proportional rate,
especially when considering that the number of
EVs in the US alone are projected to rise from
just under two million in 2020 to more than 26
million in 2030. While this highlights the
likely presence of more chargers in public,
however, it makes sense that home chargers have
the potential to become a staple fixture in
homes in the future.
Homeowners
looking to install a home charger should keep a
variety of benefits (and considerations) in
mind. For instance, having a charger at home
will not only be more convenient and allow for
predictability in your charging routine, but
having a charger installed can increase your
home’s value should you decide to sell in the
future. Regarding considerations for
installation, the charger should ideally be
installed on the same side of the garage as the
vehicle’s charge port, within 15 to 20 feet. The
charger will also need to be at least 18 inches
off of the garage floor, according to one post
from The Spruce, which further advises ensuring
that the charger is within range of your home’s
Wi-Fi network (or able to access cellular
communications) — to name just a few key
factors.
The roles that AI may play
Home features that make use of artificial intelligence (AI), may also become staples in the future. According to one Forbes article that highlights predictions from members of Forbes Technology Council as to which smart-home technologies will become basic features within the next decade, this includes AI-powered indoor environmental control and technology used to predict and optimise energy usage (to highlight just a couple). In regard to AI powered environmental control, the post highlights how such systems will control ‘various aspects of the home, such as lighting, temperature, security and entertainment,’ according to Alexey Dubov of Mighty Buildings.
Concerning technology used to predict and optimise energy usage, on the other hand, AI can help residents optimise their energy consumption in order to save money while building a more sustainable planet, according to Somdip Dey of Nosh Technologies. When looking at how AI might transform other technological features of the home, home security systems is a likely possibility. According to one post from the European Business Review, the roles that AI may play could involve greater automation, better surveillance, and quicker response time.
Tech features for a greener household
According to survey results from 2020, almost
seven in ten think climate change is “a very, or
extremely serious, problem.” While
environmentally friendly choices such as bamboo
flooring and sustainable architecture will
likely become more common in order to lessen
negative environmental impacts, there are a
variety of tech-forward home features that are
likely to become more common in homes of the
future, too. Rolling Stone brings to light
several innovative and eco-conscious home
features, from smart air conditioners to smart
water detectors (which work to identify leaks
and avoid wastefulness and property damage).
Smart thermostats, such as Google’s Nest
Thermostat is just another innovative
integration mentioned, as the device learns your
habits by recognising when you typically adjust
your temperature, thus heating/cooling your home
in the most efficient way possible while
bringing to light a glimpse of what could be
commonplace in homes in the future.
Technology already plays a major part in our
day to day lives, though it’s expected to become
even more so when considering what future homes
will look like. From AI integration to features
that put the environment at the forefront of
one’s home, there’s no question that homes of
tomorrow will have much to offer.