Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management, 2026, 16(2), 2025-176
A Systematic Review of Digital Technologies and Their Impact on Interior Architecture
Assistant Professor and the Head, Decoration and Interior Design Department, Faculty of Arts and Educational Sciences, Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK), Palestine, E-mail: taghreed.soughayar@ptuk.edu.ps
Project Management
Received August 23, 2025; revised October 4, 2025; accepted October 7, 2025
Available online March 7, 2026
Abstract: The integration of emerging technologies has profoundly reshaped interior architecture, transforming design processes, user experience, and sustainability practices. However, research remains fragmented across disciplines, highlighting the need for a consolidated synthesis that bridges theory and practice. This study systematically reviews the impact of digital technologies, particularly Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and smart interactive systems, on interior architecture. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines and the Cochrane Handbook, we conducted a systematic search of Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, and ScienceDirect identified 1,246 records. After rigorous screening and quality appraisal using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tools, we included 36 peer-reviewed studies (2018–2025). Four dominant themes emerged: (1) enhanced visualization and perception through VR/AR, enabling improved spatial cognition and client–designer collaboration. (2) user experience and interactivity facilitated by smart and adaptive environments that support multisensory engagement. (3) sustainability and resource optimization, driven by AI-assisted material and energy efficiency. (4) educational and professional applications, where immersive systems enhance digital literacy and design comprehension. Despite their transformative potential, limitations persist regarding scalability, methodological rigor, and cross-cultural generalizability. This review presents an integrated framework for understanding technology-enabled interior design, positioning VR, AI, and smart systems as core drivers of sustainable, human-centered, and innovation-oriented design practice, rather than peripheral tools. Future research should pursue longitudinal, large-scale, and cross-cultural studies, alongside theoretical refinements, to advance both academic knowledge and practical implementation.
Keywords: Interior architecture, design, virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), technology, smart environments, sustainability.
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Citation: Sughayyar, T. J. A. (2026). A Systematic Review of Digital Technologies and Their Impact on Interior Architecture. Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management, 16(2), 2025-176.
