Smart Technologies and Their Role in Designing Doors for Residential Interior Spaces

Abstract

Objectives: This research aims to explore the use of smart technologies in door design and identify the characteristics these elements bring to residential interior spaces.

Methods: The researcher adopted a descriptive-analytical approach to conduct content analysis and derive the study's findings. The research was based on three case studies of Iraqi homes (residential spaces), which were thoroughly described and analyzed.

Results: The findings reveal that the use of smart technologies and modern materials in the design and construction of doors enhances fluidity in movement and transition within the interior spaces of all samples. This improvement facilitated ease of use and ensured that the doors aligned with human ergonomics. Furthermore, the design considered aesthetic aspects by harmonizing door shapes, colors, and materials with the overall interior design. The results also highlighted the simplicity of the door designs, avoiding ambiguity and complexity, and adhering to principles of abstraction and rationality.

Conclusion: Doors function as transitional elements between various interior spaces, each designed according to a specific system tailored to the intended function of the space—whether it serves as a public interior space or a residential one.