In this episode of Spatial Experience Design, Christian Christensen is back to discuss the integration of AI in spatial experience design with host Søren Vasø. We focus on using georeferenced data to effectively manage physical spaces like offices and stadiums. Key topics include keeping digital buildings up to date, the application of AI for furniture arrangement, the integration of AI with search and navigation within buildings, and the future potential of AI in personalizing workspace experiences. The conversation also delves into predictive analytics for employee preferences and how spaces using AI can optimize operations.
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The era of AI has arrived, and has begun shaping how we experience the world around us. From offices to stadiums, Spatial Experience Design (SXD) imagines environments that leverage AI and real-time data to make spaces smarter, more efficient, and more user-friendly.
Forget wandering around lost. With AI and georeferenced data, digital maps can update instantly with closures, construction zones, or live event areas. Imagine a stadium app that guides you to the best entrance, restroom, or vegan taco stand based on real-time traffic inside the venue.
"Where's the closest quiet meeting room?" With AI and natural language processing (NLP), search tools can understand your questions just like a human would. In stadiums, this means you could simply ask, "What are my vegan food options?" and get results instantly.
AI continuously learns from you. Over time, it recognizes patterns and can offer personalized recommendations. If you always book meeting rooms with extra lighting or further from the break room, it will begin suggesting those options first. At a stadium, it can recommend exits based on your seat location that avoid post-game crowds. The more you use it, the better it gets at serving your specific needs.
For site managers, AI turns data points into action plans. In an office, it can spot trends in occupancy patterns and recommend adjusting cleaning schedules to prioritize high-traffic areas and skip spaces that haven’t been used. In a stadium, it can analyze foot traffic and suggest opening additional entrances to reduce lines. It’s about smarter operations that improve the experience for everyone.
Imagine an AI that doesn't forget your preferences and eliminates irrelevant options. If you ask for nearby lunch options after searching for vegan food, it knows to show vegan-friendly places first, and only those open today at noon. This context-aware design means the more you interact with the system, the smarter and more relevant it becomes.
Looking ahead, AI will play a bigger role in predicting needs and solving problems before they happen. Picture a stadium that redirects traffic flow automatically based on heat mapping, or a workplace that strategically suggests remote days to prevent overcrowding. This, and more, is coming very soon.
SXD is about using technology to design experiences that are simpler, smarter, and more connected. As AI becomes more affordable and accessible, expect more spaces to feel intuitive, personal, and even enjoyable.
How is your building preparing for the future of AI-driven experiences?
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