This Research explores the integration of emerging technologies in interior design with a focus on creating smart, adaptive, and future-ready living and working environments. As digital innovation increasingly intersects with the built environment, interior design is undergoing a paradigm shift, transforming passive spaces into intelligent systems that enhance user experience, energy efficiency, and functional flexibility. The study investigates a wide range of technologies including smart lighting, responsive materials, AI-driven automation, IoT-enabled systems, interactive surfaces, and voice-controlled environments. It emphasizes the role of user-centered design and interdisciplinary collaboration in realizing seamless and inclusive smart interiors. Through literature reviews, case studies, and design framework analysis, the research identifies best practices, key challenges, and viable strategies for implementation. Key findings reveal that while smart interiors offer significant benefits; such as improved comfort, personalization, and environmental sustainability, widespread adoption is constrained by cost, infrastructure limitations, and a lack of technical training among designers. The dissertation proposes actionable recommendations including early integration of technology during the design process, scalable system planning, enhanced user education, and the development of universal guidelines for smart interiors. The work concludes by emphasizing the need for continued research in areas such as AI-assisted design tools, smart housing for underserved populations, and the long-term social and psychological effects of living in tech-enabled environments. This study serves as a foundational resource for interior designers, architects, technologists, and educators aiming to create intelligent spaces that are both user-friendly and future-forward.

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1. Baetens, R., Jelle, B., & Gustavsen, A. (2010). Properties, requirements and possibilities of smart windows for dynamic daylight and solar energy control in buildings. Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells, 94(1), 87–105.
2. Liu, etc. (2024). Smart glass controls the amount of light and heat... MLA-style details of MDPI publication.
3. Mohammadrezaei, E., Ghasemi, S., Dongre, P., Gracanin, D., & Zhang, H. (2024). Systematic Review of Extended Reality for Smart Built Environments Lighting Design Simulations. arXiv preprint.
4. Heliyon. (2023). Exploring the integration of IoT systems in interior design and the built environment: A systematic review. Heliyon, 9(12), e22869.
5. Obioma, P., Agbodike, O., Chen, J., & Wang, L. (2025). ISLS: An IoT-Based Smart Lighting System... arXiv preprint.
6. Merabet, G. H., Essaaidi, M., Ben Haddou, M., Qolomany, B., Qadir, J., Anan, M., … Abid, M. R. (2021). Intelligent Building Control Systems for Thermal Comfort arXiv preprint.
7. Higuera, J., Llenas, A., & Carreras, J. (2018). Trends in Smart Lighting for the Internet of Things. arXiv preprint.
8. Amalia, N., & Hindarto, D. (2023). Enterprise Architecture for Efficient Integration of IoT Lighting System… Sinkron, 8(2), 1–10.
9. Aridewi, I. A. A. (2023). Optimization of Smart Home Technology in Interior Design: A Neuroarchitecture Perspective. Journal of Aesthetics, Design, and Art Management.
10.  Wired. (2013). Spray-on smart glass filters light and heat on demand.
11. Architectural Digest. (2024). 2025 Interior Design Forecast: AD PRO’s Predictions for the Whole Home.

This Research explores the integration of emerging technologies in interior design with a focus on creating smart, adaptive, and future-ready living and working environments. As digital innovation increasingly intersects with the built environment, interior design is undergoing a paradigm shift, transforming passive spaces into intelligent systems that enhance user experience, energy efficiency, and functional flexibility. The study investigates a wide range of technologies including smart lighting, responsive materials, AI-driven automation, IoT-enabled systems, interactive surfaces, and voice-controlled environments. It emphasizes the role of user-centered design and interdisciplinary collaboration in realizing seamless and inclusive smart interiors. Through literature reviews, case studies, and design framework analysis, the research identifies best practices, key challenges, and viable strategies for implementation. Key findings reveal that while smart interiors offer significant benefits; such as improved comfort, personalization, and environmental sustainability, widespread adoption is constrained by cost, infrastructure limitations, and a lack of technical training among designers. The dissertation proposes actionable recommendations including early integration of technology during the design process, scalable system planning, enhanced user education, and the development of universal guidelines for smart interiors. The work concludes by emphasizing the need for continued research in areas such as AI-assisted design tools, smart housing for underserved populations, and the long-term social and psychological effects of living in tech-enabled environments. This study serves as a foundational resource for interior designers, architects, technologists, and educators aiming to create intelligent spaces that are both user-friendly and future-forward.

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1. Baetens, R., Jelle, B., & Gustavsen, A. (2010). Properties, requirements and possibilities of smart windows for dynamic daylight and solar energy control in buildings. Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells, 94(1), 87–105.
2. Liu, etc. (2024). Smart glass controls the amount of light and heat... MLA-style details of MDPI publication.
3. Mohammadrezaei, E., Ghasemi, S., Dongre, P., Gracanin, D., & Zhang, H. (2024). Systematic Review of Extended Reality for Smart Built Environments Lighting Design Simulations. arXiv preprint.
4. Heliyon. (2023). Exploring the integration of IoT systems in interior design and the built environment: A systematic review. Heliyon, 9(12), e22869.
5. Obioma, P., Agbodike, O., Chen, J., & Wang, L. (2025). ISLS: An IoT-Based Smart Lighting System... arXiv preprint.
6. Merabet, G. H., Essaaidi, M., Ben Haddou, M., Qolomany, B., Qadir, J., Anan, M., … Abid, M. R. (2021). Intelligent Building Control Systems for Thermal Comfort arXiv preprint.
7. Higuera, J., Llenas, A., & Carreras, J. (2018). Trends in Smart Lighting for the Internet of Things. arXiv preprint.
8. Amalia, N., & Hindarto, D. (2023). Enterprise Architecture for Efficient Integration of IoT Lighting System… Sinkron, 8(2), 1–10.
9. Aridewi, I. A. A. (2023). Optimization of Smart Home Technology in Interior Design: A Neuroarchitecture Perspective. Journal of Aesthetics, Design, and Art Management.
10.  Wired. (2013). Spray-on smart glass filters light and heat on demand.
11. Architectural Digest. (2024). 2025 Interior Design Forecast: AD PRO’s Predictions for the Whole Home.