Editorial: Re-imagining mediated human building interaction and sensory environments

Abstract

We are entering an era of machine intelligence, which will potentially transform every aspect of life. Emerging technologies such as the next generation of AI, extended reality XR, and embodied robotics are reshaping how we interact with the world around us (Morel and Bier, 2023). These advancements are becoming integral to the design, construction, and experience of buildings. They hold the potential for greater efficiency, sustainability, and user interactivity, and may make buildings more adaptive to human needs. However, they also raise important questions about the evolving relationship between humans, non-human agents, and these new environments. Building upon existing frameworks (Alavi al., 2019, Becerik-Gerber et al., 2022)