When young tech entrepreneurs look to display not just wealth but a worldview, their next trophy may not be a classic yacht or vintage sports car — it may be a $30 million-plus home that thinks for them.

They seek residences that go far beyond automated lights or remote-controlled thermostats.

These properties are envisioned as responsive ecosystems that learn their owners’ habits, anticipate needs and blur the boundary between building and assistant — with the use of artificial intelligence.

Many are purchasing these homes in the $15 million to $100 million range, rather than simply retrofitting a standard luxury home with a few smart devices. 9

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One of the architects serving this cohort is Paul McClean, of McClean Design, whose projects often incorporate the kind of high-end i

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