Enter 'space' to test the AI

Responsive Architecture: The home to come

Master thesis (2023)

Authors

S. Slezák Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

Georg Vrachliotis History, Form & Aesthetics - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
V. Muñoz Sanz Urban Design - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 2)
G. Karvelas Teachers of Practice / AE+T - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2023 Samuel Slezák
Architecture Social interaction Large Language Models (LLMs) Artificial Intelligence Living Lab Technology Spatial implications Human-machine relationship Futurecraft method Master Program Architecture Human laboratory Project narrative Democratising architecture Safe implementation Technology-dominated landscape. Machine house Intelligent machines Intelligent elements
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Published Date

26-06-2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology progressively integrates into daily life and domestic environments, it instigates a pressing inquiry: What new spatial implications can arise from the integration of artificially intelligent technologies within homes, and what role can these AI technologies play in reinforcing social interaction among humans and between humans and machines? This paper does not predict the future but instead imagines a fictitious trajectory of the possible development of selected technologies and their spatial impacts on domestic environments through design. The aim is to incite a discussion that tests and explores core values that can be adopted or avoided in the future. This process allows for the contemplation and discourse around these novel technologies, thereby increasing the chances of their positive societal impact.

The paper further expands on the underutilised potential of technology within the architectural field compared to other disciplines more adeptly adjusted to the digital age. Utilising the 'Futurecraft' method, it frames a vision of potential futures, thereby encouraging robust discussion about the role of technology, who should design them, and the ideal ways of implementation. Amid the second wave of AI development, the urgency of examining the human-machine relationship is emphasized, especially given the rise and impact of Large Language Models (LLMs), including models like Chat GPT.

The paper posits the need for a 'Living Lab' - a controlled environment where new technologies can be deployed and tested to understand their broader societal impact. It addresses the ethical dilemmas tied to AI's rapid development and the potential adverse effects of these technologies, shedding light on the possible disconnect between humans and their environments brought about by automation. The discussion aims to develop narratives and spaces where individuals can explore their relationship with technology while ensuring safe and ethical implementation.

The study ultimately aspires to create a stronger narrative that will bring about democratic architecture and consider the rise of LLMs within the field of architecture, underscoring their potential impact and significance.