“Tomorrow’s buildings are like organisms—they communicate, learn, and adapt to their residents.”
The expansion of modern cities presents us with new challenges: urbanization, connectivity, and individualization are shaping building technology and creating complex demands. How can buildings be networked yet tailored to individual needs? How can living spaces be designed to be flexible and sustainable? Concepts like “Modular Living” and “Multipurpose Spaces” offer solutions to make cities adaptable and resilient, with an eye on disaster preparedness and environmental impacts. In this, the intelligent use of technology and the “Internet of Things” play a crucial role, helping to manage resources efficiently and improve quality of life.
In our interview, Raphael Shklarek sheds light on how modern buildings are no longer isolated units but interconnected living spaces—aligned with human, social, and ecological needs. Learn more about innovative approaches in building technology and their significance for the future of our cities.
Raphael Shklarek…
…is a futurist and Research and Consultant Lead at the Zukunftsinstitut. The institute employs an innovative research approach based on empirically grounded and interdisciplinary methods, such as the Megatrend Map. Great emphasis is placed on the careful collection and analysis of comprehensive data. These methods provide valuable guidance on questions related to economic and social developments.