This open access book aims to explore the dynamic interplay between human behavior and environmental design in shaping future habitats. The interplay between environment and behavior is a critical area of study with profound implications for designing better habitats for human well-being. The book offers a detailed examination of how behavioral science informs environmental design, sustainability practices, and the creation of future living spaces. By integrating theoretical insights with practical applications, the book provides a comprehensive resource for understanding and influencing the ways in which our environments impact and are impacted by human behavior. The book is a conference proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Environment-Behavior Studies, Committee of Environment-Behavior of Architectural Society of China (CEB-ASC 2024)， focusing on the rapidly changing social and technological conditions. CEB-ASC 2024 features keynote speeches and multi-topic parallel sessions from distinguished practitioners, researchers, and educators. Representatives are from Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA), International Association for People-Environment Studies (IAPS), and Man-Environment Research Association (MERA). Professionals and scholars from different fields such as architecture, planning, landscape, psychology, sociology, and artificial intelligence from various countries are invited to the conference, delving into various related topics and contributing wisdom to achieving a more sustainable, intelligent, resilient, healthy, and inclusive living environment. By delving into the core theories, methodologies, and pedagogies, this book promises to be a vital resource for advancing our understanding of how human behavior and environmental design intersect to shape the habitats of tomorrow.  

Pingping Dou is an Associate Professor at School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Nanjing University, specializing in environmental perception and behavioural studies. Graduated with a MPhil and PhD in Architecture and Urban Studies from University of Cambridge, Pingping has a robust background in environmental design and consultation, sustainable and evidence-based design in both the UK and China. Pingping has conducted extensive interdisciplinary research on environmental perception and behavior combining cognitive and neuro science, and has contributed to several architectural and urban design projects focused on integrating behavioral science with environmental measurements. Pingping has published more than 40 peer-reviewed journal papers and has been actively involved in research initiatives at the Committee of Environment-Behavior of Architectural Society of China, evaluation judge for RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects), and guest editor for multiple international journals. Recent book publications include China Homegrown-Chinese experimental architecture reborn (Architectural Design special issue, Wiley, 2018), Techno-humanism and Symbiotic Design (Nanjing University Press, 2024).    

Guangtian Zou is Professor at School of Architecture and Design, Harbin Institute of Technology, and president of the Committee of Environmental Behaviour, Architectural Society of China.    

Fei Lian is Professor at School of Architecture and Design, Harbin Institute of Technology, Deputy Chair of Department of Architecture, and the secretary general of the Committee of Environmental Behaviour, Architectural Society of China.