Architects vs. AI: Who Will Design the Future?


cove.tool futuristic architecture designed by artificial intelligence, perfected by human creativity. Image Courtesy of cove.tool

cove.tool futuristic architecture designed by artificial intelligence, perfected by human creativity. Image Courtesy of cove.tool

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to shape the future of architecture. As the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry rapidly evolves, AI matches the momentum. With these simultaneous evolutions, a burning question arises: will architects continue to be the primary creators of our built environment, or will AI dominate?

According to AIA, “90 percent of [architecture] firms anticipate they will be using or increasing usage of AI over the next three years.” This futuristic technology is now more than a subplot of science fiction, offering unprecedented capabilities for optimizing design and automating tasks. However, can the depth of an architect’s creativity and context outweigh machines?

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