Much like all other technology, homes have evolved significantly over the last ten years, both in
terms of the appliances and tech gadgets we use within them, and the design outlook and build of
the homes themselves. Here’s a brief look at some aspects from both sides, and examples of how
these have developed over the years.
The uprising of the smart home
Smart homes have become a growing phenomenon in the way that homes are built and constructed within popular areas, and also in the way that they interconnect with devices and the surrounding area, promoting efficiency and quality of life for the resident. |
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Even in kitchens, there is smart technology popping up everywhere. More people are utilizing their kitchens by implementing smart technology for a greener home and life. It’s particularly important within the kitchen as many people spend a lot of their time cooking and cleaning within it.
Particularly in cities, where emissions are concentrated, and eco-friendly solutions to pollution and
transport are paramount concepts, smart buildings are the new norm for builds going forward. They
have the ability to intelligently self-regulate features such as heating and ventilation, and can link
their core systems and power, striving to be more energy-efficient and sustainable. This can alsoprove cost-effective for building owners and residents, a victory on all fronts. |
Security measures
The way that technology has allowed for simple security measures and quality of life fixtures and
features to be introduced in the home over the past few years is revolutionary. Items such as the
CCTV camera, once an annoying and frustrating piece of equipment that many had to get installed
by a professional, has been simplified tenfold. Smart security cameras can now be set up in minutes
by using adhesive strips and connecting to Wi-Fi, monitorable through mobile phone usage on an
app.
The moment towards intuitive tech will continue to grow, and while many niche electronic products
coming out today are not made for or accessible to the layman, the majority of consumer tech is
moving toward a more accessible plain.
The proof is in the pudding with the ease-of-use and adoption of smart tech in the home, as many
are beginning to use it without even giving it a second thought. Property investment companies,
such as RW Invest, use this technology in their new builds across burgeoning cities such as Liverpool
and Manchester, preparing the projects and properties for the future as demand surges.
Entertainment
Blockbuster video rentals and physical CD purchases might seem like a farcy away from the instantly
accessible music and film streaming services of the modern day, but they weren’t actually that long
ago, and technology is making huge strides in short periods of time.
The ‘streaming’ culture and infrastructure in the country has come on leaps and bounds, from being
unfeasible in many areas of the country in 2009, to almost ubiquitous in the modern day. Sure, there
are still dark spots where you might struggle to get broadband service or signal, but average speeds
in the UK currently sit at 54.2Mpbs, as opposed to 4.7Mpbs in 2009.
Ten years ago, in 2009, televisions had made the move to all-digital signals, with Blu-Ray and HD
video a bigger deal, but in the modern day, the need for bulky boxes and players underneath the
television has been removed completely. With a simple dongle in the side of the TV or even pure
smart TV integration, the need for whirring electronics and bulky shelves full of DVDs is removed.
Technology is greasing the wheels in terms of making life easier, and will seemingly continue to do
so for the foreseeable.
