In the future, Singapore’s ubiquitous HDB flats could turn out to be jaw-dropping, 3D-printed smart homes that can keep themselves cool.

The Housing and Development Board (HDB) signed two partnerships on Tuesday (July 23) with chemical company Evonik and digital security firm V-Key to help improve the design and digital features of flats. HDB CEO Dr Cheong Koon Hean said these partnerships would increase HDB’s adoption of advanced technologies, and provide Singaporeans with more liveable and sustainable homes.

Here’s what HDB flats could be like in the future: #1. Fully smart flats Future HDB flats could allow occupants to securely connect smart appliances from different brands on a single digital ecosystem, HDB said. It is currently testing out smart distribution boards and smart sockets in flats, which will enable tech like smart lighting, motion sensors and smart curtains to be used without requiring an external hub for each device. […]

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