# Smart Apartment Buildings IOTAS is Giving Renters in Portland Access to the Internet of Things By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-apartment References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/smart-apartments-open-internet-renters/) & [iotashome](http://www.iotashome.com/) A whole smart apartment building in Portland indicates how the Internet of Things might benefit renters. One issue with the technology-incorporating movement is that it relies on homeowners to retrofit or update their houses, making these kinds of advancements less accessible to millennials and younger people who are renting -- and also more likely to adapt to these innovations. IOTAS is trying to change this with their "fully kitted out" smart apartment. Every unit comes equipped with technology gadget-loving renters will be psyched about, such as [smart lights, plugs and sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-switch1). While IOTAS is trying to be intentional with the Internet of Things roll-out by integrating the technology into the design without being intimidating, their system will also learn from your behavior. This helps them offer catered services as renters continue to adapt. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Apartment Buildings:** The trend of smart apartment buildings aims to provide renters with convenient and connected living spaces. - **Internet of Things (iot) for Renters:** The trend of IoT for renters seeks to make smart home technology accessible to millennials and younger people who are renting. - **Behavior-learning Systems:** The trend of behavior-learning systems in smart apartments allows for personalized and catered services to be offered to renters. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can benefit from incorporating smart apartment technology to appeal to tech-savvy renters and provide added value. - **Internet of Things (iot):** The IoT industry can cater to the rental market by developing smart home solutions specifically designed for apartments and rental properties. - **Data Analytics:** The data analytics industry can find opportunities in analyzing renter behavior to improve the functionality and experience of smart apartment systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Roommate-Matching Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coliving-sector.md) - [Advanced Property Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenantport.md) - [AR Apartment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-apartment.md) - [Smart Home Management Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-management-system.md) - [Smart Lock-Supported Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-2.md) - [Omni-Compatible Smart Home Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-smart-home.md) - [Rental-Friendly Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yale-approach-lock.md) - [Affordable Smart Home Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interconnected-devices.md) - [Sustainable Smart Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-smart-cottage.md)