Theme: 

Intelligent environments for shared spaces usually aim to automate certain building functions. While automation can simplify managing spaces, it can also leave individuals feeling a loss of control. Therefore, there is a need to include people in the feedback mechanisms of these systems and give them not only control over the environment but also an understanding of the building’s intelligence. This challenge becomes even more complex in shared settings like offices, where people may have differing comfort preferences.

Goal: 

In this thesis project, the student is expected to do research on the systems that could control illumination intelligently in an office environment. Each person can adjust their own illumination preference through an interface, and the system should mediate the conflicting preferences. The system's results will be represented through actuators, either by changing the angle for sunlight shaders or changing the levels of artificial lights.

Preferred background:

Bachelor of Arch. + ITBE or Master of Arch. with Mentorship Program

Requirements:

Scientific research, prototyping, (physical) model making, programming, understanding the connection between physical and digital systems

Context: 

Research and prototyping for the PhD Thesis of Ilayda Memis