[Report] Our Home Changed by a Single Word... 'Smart Jutaek' Is the Future

Samsung C&T, POSCO Construction, Daelim Industrial Housing Culture Center
'Let's study' triggers automatic soft lighting
The Sharp Gallery uses eco-friendly premium steel
Printing creates wood and marble textures despite being steel

Bedroom inside Daelim Industrial Acro Gallery

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] "Clover, you need a break." The brightly lit living room light dims softly and the curtains close. Sitting on the sofa next to the 'mini flower bed' created in one corner of the living room, the air conditioner automatically operates according to the preset temperature. Classical music, usually enjoyed, flows from the speaker. With just one word, the house switches to 'rest mode.' This is the appearance of the next-generation residential space created at Samsung C&T's 'Raemian Gallery.'

The spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) is heralding a major change in residential culture. As the time spent at home increases due to telecommuting and homeschooling, the level of residential spaces desired by residents is rising. Competition among construction companies to meet this demand is also intensifying.

According to the industry on the 30th, major large construction companies have recently presented future homes equipped with advanced smart technology and eco-friendly construction technology through the reorganization of their residential culture galleries.

The biggest feature of the future home presented at Raemian Gallery is 'smart.' Various home appliances inside the house can be controlled by voice alone. This is thanks to the smart hub applying Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Even while washing dishes in the kitchen, if you speak a command toward the smart hub attached to the refrigerator, you can operate or charge the automatic cleaner in the living room.

By accessing the 'Raemian Application,' it is also possible to set the house as a customized residential space. For example, when a child enters their room and says "Let's study," the lights brighten, a white noise machine and air purifier that help concentration turn on, creating a good atmosphere for learning. Control terminals, usually only in the living room, are attached in every room so that all household members can use them.

Going further, even without speaking, artificial intelligence (AI) analyzes lifestyle patterns and fulfills the user's needs. This is the 'Raemian AIoT platform,' developed with participation from Samsung SDS and now in the final stages of commercialization. This technology will soon enter actual residential spaces, starting with the 'Banpo 3 District' reconstruction complex in Seocho-gu, Seoul, recently contracted by Samsung C&T.

POSCO E&C The Sharp Gallery Smart Mirror

Posco Engineering & Construction recently opened 'The Sharp Gallery' in Gangnam, Seoul, emphasizing 'eco-friendliness' along with smart technology. The Sharp is promoting the use of premium steel from Posco's integrated brand for construction materials, 'Innovilt,' in future apartments. The feature of this material is that although it is steel, it can mimic the feel of wood, fabric, and marble through printing. The realization is so good that it is hard to distinguish even by touch.

It does not use harmful substances, so there is no 'new house syndrome,' and unlike concrete, it does not cause environmental destruction due to construction waste. Entering the 'Brilliant Room' in the gallery, which gathers Posco E&C's technological prowess, an air shower automatically operates by analyzing fine dust concentration from the entrance.

The gallery also draws attention with a 'Lifestyle Room' designed considering the spread of telecommuting and homeschooling due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. It is a space that can be used for various purposes such as family meals, work, and study. There is a 'mini flower bed' for landscaping in one corner of the living room, and smart screens are attached to various walls. Usually used as a photo gallery, it can be commanded to check the weather or COVID-19 status or control home appliances.

Daelim Industrial Acro Gallery Sauna

Daelim Industrial's 'Acro Gallery' realizes a unique and luxurious 'high-end' residential space. Entering the concept house embodying Acro's residential vision, you can experience a spacious feeling. The ceiling height is 3.3 to 4.05 meters, much higher than the 2.3 to 2.4 meters typical of general apartments. For example, the 'Acro Seoul Forest' in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, scheduled for occupancy at the end of this year, has ceilings designed at 3.3 meters below the 9th floor.

Using the high ceiling, the bathtub can be installed lower without raising its platform. This structure satisfies the individuality of demanders. Inside the bathroom, a private small dry sauna is installed. In the master bedroom, a wall is erected behind the bed to create a space for the husband's hobbies.

At Acro Gallery, you can also see a duplex penthouse space for the top 0.1%. The first floor has a 'garden just for me' and a wine room, and the second floor has dressing rooms for each spouse. It reflects the intention to upgrade even general apartments. Daelim has introduced the industry's first 'Master System,' a system where the construction company is responsible for everything from design to after-service (AS).

An industry official said, "As large-scale redevelopment projects in prime areas of Seoul such as Gangnam and Yongsan continue, the desire for differentiated residential spaces is also increasing," adding, "The residential galleries of the construction industry also reflect this trend."

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