Exploring the new implications of privacy and the home in this technologically advanced day and age, the RAM house acts as an airplane mode-like curtain that can be pulled on and off. It is designed with radar-absorbent shields that block radio signals from entering the house and filter between cell phone, Wi-Fi and alternate radio signals.
'Space Caviar' is a Genoa-based design research team that is exploring how much people's own homes know about them via smartphones, television devices and computer networks. This home acts as a commentary on the fact that in today's world, people's very houses contain important information like credit card and social security numbers to personal preferences like TV shows and websites.
In addition to securing greater privacy, this airplane mode-activating home could also bring about a renewed focus on the family and personal relationships that have taken a toll with the age of ever increasing technology.
Airplane Mode Homes
The Ram House Can Filter Out Cell Phone, Wi-Fi and Other Radio Signals
Trend Themes
1. Privacy Shielding Homes - Designing homes with radar-absorbent shields that block radio signals from entering the house and filter between cell phone, Wi-Fi and alternate radio signals.
2. Technology-free Living - Creating homes that promote a renewed focus on personal relationships and family by blocking outside technology signals.
3. Smart Home Data Control - Developing homes that put control of private data in the hands of the owner, with the ability to manage smartphone, television, and computer network access.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - The real estate industry could benefit from the growing demand for privacy and technology-free living options.
2. Home Security - The home security industry can expand into shielding homes from outside technology signals.
3. Technology and Data Management - Technology and data management industries could assist in creating smart homes that give owners control over their private data.