Research & Inspiration

At The Good Home, our journey of reimagining the 21st-century home is deeply rooted in research and inspired by the collaborative spirit of innovators worldwide. Our mission is to explore and create living spaces that are not only functional but also adaptive to the evolving needs of modern households. Here’s how our research and inspiration fuel our projects:

Exploring Future Living

Our work begins with a fundamental question: what could life be like for technologically-savvy households in the future? We dive into exploring the possibilities of flexible living that adapts to the constraints of:

Diminishing Household Budgets: Finding ways to make homes more cost-effective without compromising quality.
Limited Global Resources: Promoting sustainability and resource efficiency in home design.
Evolving Concepts of Privacy: Balancing connectivity with personal space and data security.
The Sharing Economy: Integrating shared resources and spaces to enhance community living.
Global Migration: Designing homes that are adaptable and welcoming to diverse populations.

Collaborative Research

We collaborate with a diverse group of experts, including architects, designers, computer scientists, landscape architects, meteorologists, energy specialists, sociologists, builders, and artists. This interdisciplinary approach ensures that our research is comprehensive and our designs are innovative. Together, we:

Identify Trends and Challenges: Understanding the latest trends and challenges in home living.
Develop Innovative Solutions: Creating designs and products that address current and future needs.
Test and Refine Concepts: Implementing our ideas in real-world settings through public installations.

Public Installations

Our public installations are a critical component of our research. These installations allow us to:

Showcase Innovative Ideas: Present our concepts to the public in engaging and interactive ways.
Gather Feedback: Collect valuable insights and feedback from visitors to improve our designs.
Raise Awareness: Educate the public about the possibilities and benefits of forward-thinking home design.

Inspiration from Around the World

We draw inspiration from our collaborations with artists, designers, and technologists from around the globe. Our past appearances at events like the Salone 2017, Antwerp International Design Week, and Mozilla Festival 2016 have provided us with a wealth of ideas and perspectives. Highlights from these events include:

Cloud Index: Exploring the impact of cloud computing on home environments.
Privacy Machines: Innovative solutions for maintaining privacy in a connected world.
Brexit Bedroom: A thought-provoking installation reflecting on political and social changes.
Modular Architecture: Flexible and adaptable building designs for modern living.
Emotional Radio: Integrating technology and emotion in home devices.

Documenting Our Journey

We believe in the power of knowledge-sharing. Our findings and insights are documented in various forms, including e-books, research papers, and blog posts. This documentation serves as a resource for others interested in home innovation and helps to advance the field.

Continuous Inspiration

Our commitment to research and inspiration is ongoing. We constantly seek new ideas and technologies to incorporate into our work. By staying at the forefront of home design trends, we ensure that our projects remain relevant and impactful.

Join Us

The Good Home is an ever-evolving project, driven by the desire to create homes that are adaptable, sustainable, and inspiring. We invite you to join us on this journey, explore our research, and draw inspiration from our innovative ideas. Together, we can shape the future of home living.

Stay connected with us through our blog to learn more about our latest research, projects, and inspirations. Let’s design the homes of tomorrow, today.