Integration of Artificial Intelligence into the Architectural Design Process: Architectural Studio Experience

Authors : Fulya Gökşen Takva, Burcu Buram Çolak Demirel, İdil Ayçam

Pages : 1874-1882

Doi:10.34248/bsengineering.1761624

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Publication Date : 2025-11-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technology into architectural design processes is becoming increasingly widespread, offering significant innovations. This study examines the effects of an AI-enabled design tool on architectural outputs through a student project produced in an architecture studio. The main theme of the architecture studio, Climate Change and Its Impacts: Architectural Analyses for Future Scenarios, focuses on the urgent problems posed by climate change and emphasizes the necessity of sustainable, adaptive design approaches. The project was evaluated using Leonardo AI, a meta-learning platform. This evaluation was carried out in two categories. In the first category, an image was generated concerning the existing student design; in the second category, the scenario was left entirely to the AI\\\'s perception without any reference. The findings show that AI optimizes design processes, improves decision-making processes through complex data analysis, and increases the speed of realization of building designs. However, it was found that AI cannot address post-design issues where human intelligence is strong. Therefore, a hybrid use of AI and human input was considered a more effective method, and it was concluded that combining the unique strengths of both parties would be beneficial. While the study highlights the potential of AI in architectural design processes, further research is needed to develop hybrid systems and strategies for integrating AI into the profession. It also provides essential insights into the changing role of AI in the architectural profession and its implications for future design practice.
Keywords : Artificial intelligence (AI), Architectural design, Human-AI, Climate change

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