Empowering Urban Communities: Dapatkah Smart Homes Menjawab Tantangan Hunian Berkelanjutan?

Keywords: smart homes, sustainable housing, Gen-AI, IoT adoption, communities, green planning

Abstract

Penelitian pendahuluan ini dilakukan dalam rangka Program Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) untuk memahami perkembangan dan implementasi smart homes di Indonesia melalui observasi lapangan pada beberapa kompleks hunian yang baru dibangun. Studi ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi peluang dan tantangan terkait adopsi teknologi hunian cerdas, serta menggali bagaimana temuan lapangan dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai edukasi lintas generasi. Perkembangan konsep smart homes di Indonesia mengalami percepatan signifikan dalam delapan tahun terakhir, seiring meningkatnya integrasi teknologi Internet of Things (IoT), desain arsitektur yang ramah lingkungan, serta kebutuhan masyarakat akan hunian yang aman, efisien, dan adaptif terhadap era Gen-AI. Metode yang digunakan meliputi observasi langsung, dokumentasi visual, dan diskusi informal dengan penghuni, menghasilkan sejumlah insight praktis mengenai kesiapan masyarakat, potensi investasi, dan kebutuhan peningkatan literasi digital. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa minat terhadap smart homes terus meningkat dan menawarkan prospek pengembangan yang kuat, namun masih dihadapkan pada kendala seperti kesenjangan pemahaman teknologi dan variasi tingkat adaptasi antar usia. Studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa edukasi publik dan pemberdayaan komunitas menjadi aspek krusial dalam mendorong transisi menuju hunian cerdas berkelanjutan. Ke depan, penelitian lanjutan disarankan untuk mengeksplorasi desain intervensi edukatif, strategi peningkatan efikasi diri pengguna, dan model kolaborasi antara akademisi, pengembang, serta masyarakat dalam pengembangan ekosistem smart living. Kata Kunci: smart homes; hunian berkelanjutan; Internet of Things (IoT); literasi digital; pemberdayaan masyarakat urban; self-efficacy; teori kognitif sosial; investasi hunian; adaptasi teknologi; Gen-AI; observasi lapangan; PKM. ABSTRACT This preliminary study, conducted under the Community Service Program (PKM), explores the development and implementation of smart homes in Indonesia through field observations in several newly built residential complexes. The study aims to identify opportunities and challenges related to the adoption of smart home technologies and to examine how the findings can be utilized as cross-generational educational insights. The development of smart homes in Indonesia has accelerated notably over the past eight years, driven by the increasing integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, environmentally conscious architectural design, and the growing societal demand for secure, efficient, and AI-adaptive living environments. The methods employed in this study include direct observation, visual documentation, and informal discussions with residents, resulting in practical insights concerning community readiness, investment potential, and the need for improved digital literacy. The findings reveal rising interest in smart homes and strong prospects for further development, although challenges persist, particularly those related to technological understanding and varying levels of adaptation across age groups. The study concludes that public education and community empowerment play crucial roles in supporting the transition toward sustainable smart living. Future research is recommended to explore the design of educational interventions, strategies for enhancing user self-efficacy, and collaborative models involving academia, developers, and communities to advance the smart living ecosystem. Keywords: Smart homes; sustainable housing; urban empowerment; IoT adoption; community development; green planning;Gen-AI; digital readiness; communities

Author Biographies

Sri Yusriani, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Sri Yusriani Syamsuri (Miss Sarah) is a global HRM practitioner turned researcher and lecturer. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. research program in Business Management at the Graduate School of Business, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), focusing Global Strategic Organizational Behavior field HRM. Her professional background includes over a decade of experience in international human resource management and supply chain operations in Denmark, notably with FK Distribution and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Passionate about reading, writing, and mentoring, she lives by the motto: "Everyone is awesome, Happy working, happy learning, happy researching." Currently a lecturer elearning at FEB Universitas Terbuka (UT), Indonesia, She integrates practical HR perspectives into her teaching in Communication Science and Human Resource Management. She is also the founding leader of FORKOMPROMI in MM UT #unggul, an academic alumni forum fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Her recent accolades include winning Best Paper Award at the ISEAES Journal Writing Competition hosted by UIN Banten (June 2025), and active participation as best presenter and Best Research Papers in IEOM (Tokyo & Dubai), ICE-BEST in Seoul, ISBEST, ISC-BEAM UNJ 2024, ICHESMET Malaysia, and SCBTII. From September 2024 to March 2025, she is taking part in the WESEP Erasmus+ Program in Luxembourg, representing the Danish community in a women-focused research and leadership initiative. Peraih Training Edu Erasmus Plus Uni Eropa, Sept 2024- March 2025, GSB global FoC 2025 Awardee Shizenkan-IESE Tokyo-Barcelona Jan-April 2025. https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8576-1949 https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=G3bp0L8AAAAJ&hl=en https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sri-Yusriani
Haniruzila Hanifah, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Dr. Haniruzila Hanifah Senior Lecturer, Graduate School of Business, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Dr. Haniruzila Hanifah holds a PhD in Organizational Behaviour from School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Her research interests include entrepreneur’s behaviour, Small and Medium Enterprise (SME), Innovation, Human Resource Management, and technology management. She has published her research in various Indexed Journals. In addition, she was involved in reviewing articles as well as presented her research articles locally and internationally. Currently, Haniruzila is a Senior Lecturer at the Graduate School of Business, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Teaching and Research Areas Teaching: Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Management. Research Interest: Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Small Medium Enterprises (SME), Innovation and Technology Management. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Haniruzila-Hanifah https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=S0maBbgAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6185-0071
Prasetyo Harisandi, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Prasetyo Harisandi, Department of Faculty of Education Economics and Business, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, 40154, Indonesia Prasetyo Harisandi is a lecturer and PhD candidate specializing in Marketing Management, with research interests in consumer behavior, e-commerce, entrepreneurship, and digital technology adoption. He currently serves as a tutor lecturer at Universitas Terbuka (UT) and Universitas Pelita Bangsa. As a lecturer and researcher, his areas of expertise include Marketing Management, Consumer Behavior, UTAUT, E-commerce, Entrepreneurship, and related domains. Based in West Java, Indonesia, his academic works have been published in reputable Scopus-indexed international journals as well as nationally accredited journals (Sinta 2, 3, and 4). He is an active writer and enjoys producing scholarly publications. Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=DKz3hgwAAAAJ&hl=id ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Prasetyo-Harisandi https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1888-1269
Endi Rekarti, Universitas Terbuka
Doctor with research interest in Entrepreneurship, Marketing Science, Organization, Strategic Management. Dr. Endi Rekarti is a senior lecturer and the main mentor for FORKOMPROMI, a platform for communication and creativity within the MM Program, where students and alumni collaborate at the Open University Postgraduate School. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1366-7384 https://scholar.google.co.id/citations?user=2zG6w9AAAAAJ&hl=id https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Endi-Rekarti
Muji Gunarto, Universitas Sriwijaya
Dr. Muji Gunarto is an Associate Professor and senior lecturer at the Faculty of Economics Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang Indonesia. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Muji-Gunarto https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9494-2127 ResearcherID: R-9960-2016 Scopus Author ID: 57203388622 Loop profile: 2177035

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2025-12-31