Uploaded May 2013 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Engineer Burcin Bercerik-Gerber wants to use engineering to change the way we interact with the buildings we live, work, study, and play in every day. Burcin's dream house can change its colors, shapes, and ambiance based on the feelings of the people inside. How is this possible? Burcin is developing a complex program (available as a phone app) that gets to know you as you use it--and can even predict what will happen in the future.
This video is part of the Curiosity Machine.
Visit us at curiositymachine.org to find design challenges based on Burcin Bercerik-Gerber's innovative work and learn about the sensors and energy efficiency that may help a house respond to your feelings. Share your work with the Curiosity Machine community, and receive individual feedback from a scientist or engineer who will mentor you and your project!
Engineer Burcin Bercerik-Gerber wants to use engineering to change the way we interact with the buildings we live, work, study, and play in every day. Burcin's dream house can change its colors, shapes, and ambiance based on the feelings of the people inside. How is this possible? Burcin is developing a complex program (available as a phone app) that gets to know you as you use it--and can even predict what will happen in the future.
This video is part of the Curiosity Machine.
Visit us at curiositymachine.org to find design challenges based on Burcin Bercerik-Gerber's innovative work and learn about the sensors and energy efficiency that may help a house respond to your feelings. Share your work with the Curiosity Machine community, and receive individual feedback from a scientist or engineer who will mentor you and your project!
