Blog: http://www.home-designing.com/2011/06/a-beautiful-high-tech-home-2
The article A Beautiful High Tech Home examines the impact future technology may have on interior design. As humanity takes a greater interest in technology, homes have begun to reflect this desire for a usable, modern, and still comfortable environment. The article points out several trend in interior design that have become more popular due to the culture’s obsession with technology.
The first trend the author points out is the need for environmentally safe and sustainable products. The choices also often reflect the influence of the community, including practical and recreational needs. Many windows allow for natural light making areas pleasing and eco-friendly environments. The interiors also reflect a mixture of utilitarianism and beauty. The design is meant to make the area feel “homey” and congruent with its modern aspects. The majority of materials used in the building are commonly concrete, steel, reclaimed or sustainable wood and aluminum. All are chosen because of their low maintenance and ability to be recycled. Energy saving techniques are also common. Another trend that is discussed is the idea of a “proto core” where all the house’s electricity, plumbing, and water can be controlled in one central area.
The design on most of these spaces is very open, the proto core allows for this type of environment. Lofts designs may also be common as the need to maximize and utilize space becomes more and more important. Everything is designed to maximize space but with a more minimalist approach. Excess is frowned upon.
The future modern home will most likely incorporate convenience and convertibility more. The article explains that the ability to transform a space easily and quickly is common to modern furniture design. Many of the materials used within homes are made to be transformed at will. For example, beds or furniture on casters or wall mounts where they can easily be moved or stored away to maximize space at will. Light weight eco-friendly furniture means that items can be moved, stacked, or changed at the drop of a hat. Most of the furniture are sleek and simplistic focusing mainly on line instead of adornment for aesthetic value.
Access to the outdoors, with ample doors and window that incorporate nature into the design also seem to be an aspect that has become more popular. Temperature control within the interior can also be changed through technological devices.
Overall, the use of technology may hold many promising benefits in the world of interior design. The article A Beautiful High Tech Home offers many obtainable and eco-friendly ideas that might be worthy to incorporate in the future of interior design. The author does a good job at pointing out some very sound ideas and explaining why they will become more and more important to society as time progresses. One can already see many of these trends in current interior design.
Works Cited:
"Home & Interior Design Ideas." Beautiful High-Tech Home. http://www.home-designing.com/2011/06/a-beautiful-high-tech-home-2 (accessed March 15, 2014).
