LG Electronics announced on the 15th that it has supplied its residential life solution, LG Smart Cottage, which integrates artificial intelligence (AI) appliances and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technology, to SM Entertainment.
LG Smart Cottage is a new concept modular dwelling that allows for easy construction of a second house in suburban or rural areas. It includes LG Electronics' heat pump HVAC system and AI appliances as standard options, which can reduce energy consumption. Choosing the roof-mounted solar panel option allows for significant self-generation of necessary energy.
LG Electronics and SM Entertainment held the completion ceremony for LG Smart Cottage on the 13th at the SM training center located in Gangwon Province. Attendees included Ryu Jae-cheol, President of LG Electronics' HS Division, Lee Hyang-eun, Senior Vice President of HS CX, Jo Yeon-woo, CEO of Smart Cottage Company, Jang Cheol-hyuk, CEO of SM Entertainment, and Han Ji-soo, CEO of SM Town Planner.
With this supply to the SM training center, LG Electronics has secured its first business-to-business (B2B) customer since officially launching the Smart Cottage project in October. Going forward, LG Electronics plans to increase B2B transactions by supplying Smart Cottages to corporations and organizations. The Smart Cottage can be utilized not only as a personal second house but also for training centers, workshops, and cultural spaces.
Smart Cottage is constructed using a pre-fabrication method, where over 70% of the materials, including modular structures, windows, wiring, bathrooms, and kitchen appliances, are pre-manufactured before delivery, enabling a construction period reduction of more than 50% compared to traditional reinforced concrete methods. In the future, diversification of modules is planned to allow for custom designs based on customer needs and installation space.
The SM training center Smart Cottage, which will be utilized as an education and workshop space for SM Entertainment employees, has been installed with a total of three units, including two Mono units and one Duo unit. This Smart Cottage is equipped with the Therma V Monobloc heat pump HVAC system, which has gained great popularity in the European market due to its high energy efficiency.
The interior features LG Electronics' premium AI appliances, including the one-body washing and drying machine, WashTower Compact, and Dios Object Collection induction, convection oven, and dishwasher, noted for their excellent space utilization and convenience. Additionally, various IoT devices, including smart door locks, home cameras, temperature and humidity sensors, and smart plugs, can be controlled integratively through the LG Smart Home platform, LG ThinQ app.
The SM training center Smart Cottage has been designed to reflect the surrounding natural environment and site characteristics. In particular, it is arranged and designed so that visitors can enjoy views of nearby mountains and rivers from inside, providing a unique experience where the Smart Cottage and nature feel united.