Food for thought: Architecture, Technology & Wellbeing

When we imagine the future of homes, it’s hard not to get caught up in Jetsons fantasies of telepathic robot helpers and self-cooking meals—the fully automated, self-living life.

Funnily enough, we can confirm that there are people out there trying to prepare that future for you. You’ll be able to wake up to a realistic replica of sunrise in your bedroom, with a cup of hot coffee already at your bedside. From work you’ll be able to feed the fish remotely or call up a new pair of shoes on the 3D printer at home. At the end of the workday, an app that knows you by your heartbeat will open the door for you, turn on the lights, pour you a drink, and put your favorite show on the TV. If you want, your smart home will even greet you with your chosen theme song—“We Are the Champions,”.

Much of this is still a bit in the future, but the home-tech revolution is already on our doorstep. Home automation has integrated into our lives not so long ago. However, we can already appreciate the many advantages that it has brought. It contributes heavily to people`s comfort, productivity, and well-being.

Take the past couple of years for instance. People were forced to stay indoors for months. This had a dramatic impact on people’s mental health for several reasons. And although we hope the world never has to go through that again, some people have the option of improving their circumstances in such situations. Spending too much time indoors can affect your body’s natural circadian rhythm, which has a direct impact on your sleep patterns, among other things. By integrating smart lighting into your home you can set them to automatically simulate natural light with cool, bright colors during the day and relaxing, warm colors in the evening, which will in turn effectively improve your mood, sleep, and overall wellbeing. 

Modern technology is a wonderful thing when it truly enhances quality of life and addresses the most common challenges of home management. A smart automation system is a powerful tool for delivering improved safety and economy with numerous features capable of benefiting one’s psychological health.