Unveiling the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) elements in design principles and construction of smart home

Yan, Yan and Khalil, Natasha and Muhammad Ali, Irwan and Che Abdullah, Siti Noorfairus (2026) Unveiling the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) elements in design principles and construction of smart home. Malaysian Construction Research Journal, 27 (1 Special issue). pp. 277-291. E-ISSN 2590-4140

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Abstract

With the rapid development of the Internet of Things (IOT) and artificial intelligence technology, smart home design has become an important part of the modern living environment. As a pivotal factor in smart home user experience, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) requires optimized modes and attributes to enhance satisfaction. Smart home system provides convenient life experience, but the complex interaction mode and unclear interaction attributes may lead to user operation difficulties and affect user acceptance. Therefore, a further study of the mode and attributes of HCI is of great significance for the design of a more humanized intelligent home system. The purpose of this study is to explore the variables related to the characteristics of HCI in existing smart homes. The key variables are extracted through extensive literature review and the semi-structured interviews, involving ten experts and managers of smart home design in Hefei, China. The findings revealed seven (7) criteria; Fault Tolerance, System Design, Usability, Measurability, Privacy, Fast Response Time, and Security, as design principles in smart homes. It is hoped that the findings will help smart home developers and designers to better understand user needs to design a more efficient, intuitive and satisfactory smart home interaction system.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Design and construction; human computer interactions (HCI), HCI characteristics, Semi-Structured Interview, Smart home design
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA2500 General works T Technology > TH Building construction > TH1000 Systems of building construction
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Applied Arts and Design
Depositing User:	DR. SITI NOORFAIRUS CHE ABDULLAH
Date Deposited:	08 Jun 2026 11:33
Last Modified:	08 Jun 2026 11:33
Queue Number:	2026-05-Q3540
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/129112

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