Why IoT can shape the future of Architecture. A Human-Oriented-Design Standpoint.

To commemorate the Internal Women’s Day, the organizers of Women Techmakers hosted a virtual event to celebrate the hero inside of every female. I was invited to be one of the speakers and I chose a topic that spoke of my journey as a tech enthusiast referencing my background in architecture.

When I contemplated the topic to discuss for the meetup, I concluded that what better way to communicate the usefulness and importance of technology than in my area of specialization, and in a way that can be relatable.

I’ve always had the fervour to understand why humans behave the way they do, that led me to search for ways it can be applied to Architecture. Recently, I discovered the term human-oriented-design for the AEC industry. It is a method of design that comprises the two aspects of human psychology, namely behaviourism and cognitive psychology.

I learned that the concept of human-oriented design can be applied not just to the design process but also post-occupancy (having been occupied for some time). Before I go ahead to shed some light on how the concept of human-oriented design can be implemented in homes, I’d like to talk about IoT for a bit.

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