Smart houses: what smart housing will be like in 2024 according to experts from the Builders Club
In the modern world and, especially in the construction industry, one cannot help but pay attention to the growing popularity of smart homes, which are becoming more accessible and in demand. Smart housing with the latest technologies offers many benefits that improve the comfort and safety of its inhabitants.
Current market volume and current situation Smart home systems are increasingly appearing in the mass market. In the high-price segment, they have been one of the mandatory elements for about 10 years. For the comfort class, the solution was expensive but desirable - there was a positive trend in demand. According to surveys of market players in 2019, about 30% of buyers of apartments in new buildings were willing to pay extra for such technological equipment in their homes; in 2021, the figure was already 35%. According to a study by Avito Services conducted in 2022, 68% of respondents already said that they would like to purchase housing with an integrated smart home system or subsequently install one. Experts believe that demand will only grow in the future. The online habit that has formed in recent years will play a role. In addition, the real estate buyer is getting younger—and he is accustomed to the digitalization of “everything.” Here again, the point about improving the
Virtual assistants are the growth driver of the smart home market in Russia. Sensors, light bulbs, and other devices that allow the automation of household processes are also gaining popularity. Today, the “smart home” has gone beyond the apartment. Therefore, the availability of building-wide digital services, for example, the ability to interact with the management company and the building infrastructure via a smartphone, open doors and gates using a QR code, Face ID or fingerprint, call an