Perceptive Home Energy Interfaces: Navigating the Dynamic Household Structure

Abstract

Much discussion has taken place regarding environmental sustainability, fossil fuels and other efforts to reverse the trend of global climate change. Unfortunately, individuals often choose the path of least resistance when making home energy decisions. Thus, it is imperative to consider all of the underlying causes that influence home energy consumption in an effort to build a more perceptive interface that addresses the variety of household occupant needs. This research seeks to explore the dynamic nature of household occupancy, individual comfort and situational variants that impact home energy consumption in an effort to discover critical design factors for building novel interfaces for home energy systems.