Anonymity prevails in many residential areas. We asked ourselves the question: How can we strengthen the social aspect in residential areas and make living more attractive?
At a time when social isolation and anonymity are increasingly becoming the norm in urban neighborhoods, the question arises as to how living can be made more attractive and communal again. The Habilio app is our answer to this challenge. Developed in close cooperation between ROCKETHOME and Living IB, Vonovia's subsidiary, this multifunctional neighborhood app bundles a wide range of services and deals, promotes social interaction and at the same time enables more efficient and climate-friendly building management.
The idea: a multifunctional neighborhood app
The Habilio app should be much more than just another digital service; it should become an indispensable companion in the everyday lives of residents by bundling a wide range of services and promoting exchange between them. The aim is to offer services that make people's lives more comfortable, affordable and environmentally conscious. Attractive app offerings are intended to promote active interaction and buildings can be operated more efficiently and in a more climate-friendly way thanks to the digital platform. In this way, the challenges of the housing industry and tenants can be met at the same time:
- Housing industry: meeting the need for digitalization in order to reduce costs, increase efficiency and at the same time increase the attractiveness of the property to meet the needs of customers.
- Users: Fulfilling their need for community in an anonymous environment and benefiting from efficient, simple digital services for all aspects of living.
The implementation: From the idea to the app
To develop the Habilio app, the ROCKETHOME and Living IB team took an agile approach:
- Collaborative concept development: The app concept was developed in several workshops.
- Creating personas: Various user profiles were developed to understand the needs of residents.
- Prototyping: A first proof of concept (POC) was created by the ROCKETHOME development team within a few weeks.
- Iterative improvements: Continuous improvements and bug fixes were made through rapid user testing.
The result: an app that makes everyday life easier
Habilio is a platform that was developed by the housing industry for the housing industry and addresses its challenges. It covers tenant communication, the connection of IoT modules such as smart systems, access solutions, thermostats and charging infrastructure, as well as services relating to housing and living for tenants. The platform can be managed by landlords via the Habilio Property Manager, which integrates apps, IoT modules and users.
The Habilio app impresses with its user-friendliness and the central function of discovering attractive deals. It offers:
- Document and communication platform: Simple communication with property management and secure document storage (ROCKETHOME Property Manager).
- Service offersfrom the local area: for example, assistance with household chores and laundry, shopping help, tutoring and gym discounts.
- Smart System Integration: In times of energy crisis, ROCKETHOME's Smart Heating System enables residents to save energy and reduce their heating costs. In addition, digital access solutions and charging infrastructure offer opportunities and greater efficiency.
You can find more information and services on the Habilio website. Go to the website
"The collaboration with Vonovia (Living IB) was extremely enriching for us as a technology partner," explains Stefan Stangenberg, Project Manager at ROCKETHOME.
The integration of all three ROCKETHOME pillars
At ROCKETHOME, we have set ourselves the goal of equipping buildings and neighborhoods to be climate-efficient, digital and social. Our products are divided into three pillars: Climate, Digital, Social. Habilio seamlessly integrates products from all three pillars that improve the digital and social lives of residents:
- SOCIAL: Tenant:inside, digital forms, bulletin board, document storage, marketplace and e-commerce, common room control.
- CLIMATE: Smart heating and charging infrastructure to save energy.
- DIGITAL: Digital locking systems and near-field mobility.
Conclusion:
The Habilio app shows how digitalization can improve the quality of life in residential areas. It strengthens social cohesion, offers practical solutions for everyday life and helps residents to live in an energy-efficient way. With the Habilio app, Habilio has taken a big step towards a sustainable real estate industry. Are you a landlord and would like to introduce Habilio in your property? Then please write to us here.
"In just a few months, we have developed a platform that can offer tenants real added value. That makes me proud and shows that long processes slow things down. Our agile way of working has helped enormously." Patrick Himmes, Project Management Living IB
Project participants
- Overall project management: ?
- Project management Living IB: Patrick Himmes
- Project management ROCKETHOME: Stefan Stangenberg
- Pilot project: Quartier Bochum Weitmar
Living IB / Vonovia: LIB is the innovation-driving subsidiary of Vonovia. Vonovia is Germany's and Europe's leading real estate company. The company owns and manages around 550,000 apartments nationwide and is therefore responsible for around one million people who live with Vonovia. With good, affordable housing and a customer-oriented housing service, Vonovia creates the conditions for sustainable, successful corporate development.
Are you a landlord and would like to introduce Habilio? Then please write to us here.
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