What Do We Need From Our Homes Right Now?
Wired and Architectural Digest have collaborated on a series exploring how technology, climate change, and shifting societal needs are redefining the concept of home. The discussion highlights the integration of AI and smart home technology into daily living.
Why it matters
As homes become more technologically integrated and climate-vulnerable, the definition of residential safety and comfort is undergoing a fundamental transformation.
WIRED’s and Architectural Digest’s global editorial directors, Katie Drummond and Amy Astley. Photograph: Hunter Abrams Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story There’s no place like home—even if it keeps changing. After all, the places where we reside in 2026 look remarkably different than they did even a few decades ago: the style and decor, the technology and appliances, and even the way houses are insured and protected from natural disasters.
The content is a lifestyle and technology trend analysis without a clear political or ideological agenda.
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