- According to the Statista platform, there will be 7.8 million smart homes by 2027.
- The Smart Living trend aims to provide protection for residents, given that in 2023, approximately 25.8% of households were victims of burglary, according to INEGI.
In the past 10 years, technology has permeated every aspect of our lives, from education and work to health and home. We use tools like Artificial Intelligence even for the smallest tasks, with about 80% of the Mexican population relying on technology for daily activities, according to reports from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Personal assistants and smart home devices such as lamps or thermostats are among the most popular. The reach is so broad that the Statista platform estimates that by 2027, at least 7.8 million homes will be smart.
These digital needs are driving innovation in real estate developments, as more solutions and tools are integrated into both the construction process and the homes themselves. This has led to smart living, a trend that promises to be the future of homes worldwide. But what exactly does it involve? Here are four of its main characteristics:
• Adapt to current needs: One of the features is the use of sustainable and cost-effective materials, often prefabricated from concrete or modular bricks, to reduce construction costs and time. Additionally, they offer the possibility to modify the layout and dimensions of the property more easily. Although this technology is more common in countries like Switzerland and the United States, Mexico has also made progress in this area.
• Improve the safety of residents: According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), in 2023, approximately 25.8% of households were victims of burglary. Therefore, this trend seeks to implement smart devices such as fingerprint or retinal scanners for entry, provide protection through cameras or alarms that detect movement within the home, and enable immediate contact with authorities if needed.
• Facilitate domestic tasks: Household appliances and other smart objects are becoming more prevalent, with the sole purpose of simplifying domestic chores and reducing workloads. Although items like robotic vacuums, voice assistants, or kitchen robots for chopping and kneading are external to the building’s development, planning the infrastructure is crucial to connect these devices. A smart home needs to be planned from its foundations to ensure optimal functionality and benefits.
• Promote energy efficiency: The sustainability of the smart living model comes not only from using cost-effective and eco-friendly materials but also from integrating energy-efficient systems such as solar panels, wind turbines, rainwater irrigation mechanisms, and even smart plugs. Designing the home to maximize space is essential for these tools to be effective. The best part is that these tools can be linked to applications or virtual assistants to schedule their operation.
In conclusion, smart solutions are setting trends in housing. While challenges remain, the potential to improve quality of life and contribute to a more sustainable future is undeniable. This new form of real estate development, which has so far remained a luxury option in Mexico, is gradually closing the digital divide. Construction companies are beginning to adopt more efficient and intelligent alternatives that benefit the population, indicating that this smart revolution is not only underway but will continue to grow in impact in the coming years.
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Fuentes de consulta:
https://www.inegi.org.mx/contenidos/saladeprensa/boletines/2024/ENSU/ENSU2024_01.pdf
https://www.ericvokel.com/blog/smart-living-un-nuevo-concepto-de-vivienda-economica-e-inteligente/
https://www.elsoldemexico.com.mx/finanzas/seis-de-cada-10-mexicanos-usan-la-ia-10093473.html
https://greentology.life/2024/01/08/crean-materiales-para-construir-tu-propia-casa-sustentable/