The international conference Architecture and Autism: Shared Spaces and Sensory Escapes brings together researchers, designers, educators, and professionals to explore how architecture can support the sensory and emotional needs of neurodivergent individuals. The conference highlights the BeSENSHome Interreg Italy-Austria project, a multidisciplinary initiative developing intelligent sensory systems and adaptive environments that respond to individual preferences, needs, and neurodivergent profiles. Through keynote lectures and four thematic sessions, the event examines multisensory spaces for care and education, participatory design and co-creation, research on auditory accessibility and comfort, and the integration of AI and smart technologies in inclusive environments. Case studies and innovative projects – from school classrooms to museums – illustrate how design can foster autonomy, well-being, and social connection.
