Smart Home Prototype

Project Overview

Supported by a grant from DKRS, the “Smart Home Prototype” project was an R&D initiative to build a fully functional model home that showcases the future of sustainable living. The core objective was to create a dwelling that is intelligent, responsive, and highly energy-efficient.

Key Features

Spectra’s multidisciplinary team collaborated to integrate several advanced systems:

• Centralized Control System: A custom-built software platform allows users to control lighting, climate, security, and appliances from a single interface.
• Energy Monitoring & Optimization: Real-time flux sensors and weather data feed into an AI algorithm that optimizes energy consumption, predicting usage patterns and adjusting systems proactively.
• Passive Design Integration: The prototype was built on Passivhaus principles, with superior insulation, airtightness, and a heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system, all controlled and monitored by our IT systems.
• Cybersecurity Measures: The entire network was secured with robust penetration testing and ethical hacking protocols to ensure resident data and home functions are protected from external threats.

This prototype serves as a powerful educational tool and a proof-of-concept for scalable, sustainable housing solutions.