Choosing the right dormitory allows students to have a peak-college experience. They can juggle studying for exams, socializing with friends, and even working a part-time job, as long as they have a guaranteed safe space where they can feel recharged—physically and mentally—at the end of the day.
It plays a vital role in boosting one’s motivational levels to perform well in all aspects of life, most especially in school. Scientifically proven, a nourishing environment improves overall brain health, helping learners to organize their thoughts and absorb more information.
This fact has been taken seriously by most parents today, pushing them to leave the typical Filipino cramped university housing behind and invest in premium properties for their children. As the standard of living continues to rise, several changes in off-campus accommodations also need to emerge to keep up with the growing times.
Internet and the increasing demand for a smart home
It is not impossible for smart technologies to also penetrate student housing, and not just residential homes. In a study by the Technological University of the Philippines, one of the country’s state universities recognized for its excellence in engineering and automation, the Smart Home System in the local market is expected to reach 4.1 million users by 2026.
This can be considered a huge lift from registering only 8.8 percent in 2022 to the estimated increase of 16.6 percent now just two years into the future. Some condominiums and student residences in Katipunan have unconsciously started contributing to the development of a smart city.
Through offering free unlimited access to the internet, the connectivity-powered housings create a comfortable and conducive environment for students to not only study but also accomplish different academic tasks in one sitting. Considering some classes are done virtually, having a wifi connection is almost a non-negotiable, and is as important as basic house necessities.
The promise of heightened safety
The power of smart technology does not stop there and continues to make life so much easier for everyone. Thanks to the innovative smart door lock, parents are guaranteed their children’s safety, as the said advancement has a face identification and fingerprint feature that only opens to the tenant.
This adds up to the security that CCTV cameras can give, decreasing the potential risk of having an unwanted intruder. For additional support, it also provides real-time notification alerts, informing renters about any suspicious movement outside their units.
Furthermore, students are also free from the burden of going back and forth just to double-check for unlocked doors. Whether they are away or not, they can easily access the security system through their mobile phones and even give access to their visiting relatives with just one tap.
There is no need to feel envious of aesthetic K-drama houses with electric locks. Some dormitories near prestigious schools in Quezon, such as Ateneo de Manila, nowadays offer the same protection to achieve that living alone experience hassle-free. Although, you might just need extra patience to find these gems!
Easy living through smart sensors
Different voice-activated assistants, such as Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa, have expanded their horizons from smartphones to smart homes. According to Debbie Obias, head of business development and new business for Globe at Home broadband, millennial property seekers in the Philippines today, aged 28 to 34 years old, are starting to incorporate automated control systems into their business.
This is due to its easy command feature that gives everyone the privilege to monitor the room temperature, humidity level, and even lighting panel all without lifting a muscle. Through it, students can also simultaneously accomplish various house chores in a short period, verbally ordering electrical appliances, like kitchen stoves, to do a certain duty for them.
Investing in smart sensors allows people to have the best hands-free experience and promotes a seamless man-to-machine interaction. There is almost no limit to digital connectivity, as students can blast off their favorite music therapy while studying, with the smart housing Bluetooth function.
Each student housing trend only emerges to reflect both the property seekers’ and homeowners’ needs. As time passes by, it grows less tolerant of low-quality dormitories, reminding students to fight for what they deserve and not settle for anything less; fortunately, smart homes are everything but.
