Transcending Spatial Boundaries: Yogic-Ecotheology, Architecture, and AI
摘要
This research investigates the dynamic relationship between architectural identity and spatial essence through the lens of yogic philosophy and ecotheology, addressing urban ecological challenges and the ethical implications of technology. The study challenges traditional architectural paradigms by proposing a multi-layered yogic framework (the koshas) to reinterpret spatial essence as a fluid, interconnected phenomenon. Employing a hybrid methodology of theoretical analysis and AI-driven speculative visualization, the research explores how each kosha layer contributes to the collective essence of space, visualized through AI-generated imagery. Key findings reveal spatial identity as a dynamic system intersecting with urban ecology, offering new sustainable design pathways. The study emphasizes the role of architecture in fostering ecological and spiritual harmony, while critically engaging with the ethical implications of AI in shaping urban futures. This research contributes to architectural theory by integrating Eastern philosophical perspectives, advancing sustainable urban design, and demonstrating the potential of AI as a tool for speculative exploration.