Application of Smart Materials in the Interior Design of Smart Houses

Abstract

We highlight in this research the development and uses of smart materials to enhance the economical, functional, technical and aesthetic side as well. We discussed in the study the classification of materials used in the design of interior architecture, and the relationship between the environment and the impact on the health of occupants and the use of less harmful materials.

The effect of reducing the use of materials’ amounts is important in economic terms, by choosing the appropriate material and put it in the right place. It is also necessary to know the specifications and properties of the physical and chemical materials for optimization of its use. The understanding of this stage can enhance interior design in the future.

Taking advantage of the types of materials used in interior design that can be recycled and re-manufactured reflects its beneficial effect on the environment and also reduces the consumption of agricultural original materials.

We pointed to the bamboo as an example of the kinds of agricultural materials used in interior design and the possibility to develop this types of which Biocomposite and Hybrid bamboo-glassfibers composites.

We addressed the subject of smart materials and their use in smart homes after the definition provided on the types of materials, and also the importance of smart materials from an environmental point of interior design. The benefits of smart materials which we considered are minimized air conditioners size, in addition to most smart materials in the interior design is sensible and invisible, which plays a big role in smart homes design.

We have defined the smart home and what are the essential parts that constitute it and its association with a computerized engineering mechatronic reflection on economic and interior design. The study is aimed at linking the use of smart materials and the possibility of energy conversion for introducing better interior design to modern homes that makes them more convenient and comfortable and energy-saving. We have given some examples of smart materials largely used in sensors, glass, coatings and heating.

Keywords: smart materials, interior design, smart house, energy, environment.