GeoAlta Solutions Inc is seeking a team of learners to develop a smart home HVAC interface that is both web and mobile-friendly. The project involves creating a local-first interface for interacting with smart HVAC systems, which includes environmental monitoring features such as temperature, humidity, and air quality. The interface should also allow for manual overrides, smart scheduling, and advanced reporting. The goal is to build a functional, privacy-focused frontend that users can utilize in real-world scenarios. This project will provide students with the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge in software engineering, computer science, and UX/UI design to develop a user-friendly interface. The project emphasizes privacy and local-first design, ensuring that users' data is secure while interacting with the smart HVAC ecosystem.

Deliverables:

• Functional prototype interface (local-first, optionally cloud-ready)
• Responsive web and mobile versions
• User feedback summary (e.g., survey or mock testing)
• Documentation for future improvements and integration with Matter/HomeKit/etc.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Developing real-world smart home interfaces
• Building privacy-focused, local-first IoT UIs
• Designing around energy efficiency, comfort, and air quality systems

Collaboration Note:

• This project can optionally be coordinated with "Smart HVAC Dashboard: UI/UX Prototype."
• If both teams are active, developers may work from the UI mockups and user flows produced by the design team.