WIRED and Architectural Digest Explore Modern Living and Future Homes
Quick Look
WIRED and Architectural Digest collaborate on understanding current living situations and future housing trends, covering unaffordability, climate adaptation, and innovative home design.
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Why It Matters
WIRED and Architectural Digest are exploring how people live today and what the future of housing holds, examining issues like affordability, climate adaptation, and technological integration.
What Do We Need From Our Homes Right Now?
The global editorial directors of WIRED and Architectural Digest on teaming up to help you understand how we live today, and what comes next.
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My Father Wants to Age in Place. AI Will Be Watching
Devices that monitor seniors for safety are appealing to worried loved ones and underresourced home care agencies.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
AI-assisted insurance models will expand to cover more disaster-prone areas.
Likely · Medium term
Open Questions
- Will AI insurance models be accessible and fair?
- Can traditional homeownership be revitalized?
