Whether it’s excitement or caution, there’s no escaping the buzz of AI in architecture. It offers architects and designers the power to innovate, streamline, and create a built environment that’s equally functional as it is visually appealing.
However, when a technology is this revolutionary, it should come as no surprise when concerns are raised. The loss of creativity, job displacement, and ethical dilemmas are just a few examples of concerns about the adoption of AI in architecture.
To understand what the industry really thinks about AI, over 1,200 architectural professionals were asked about how they are using it in their daily practice. We delved into how it influences design processes and workflows and what they think the technology’s impact means for the future of the profession.
Open House Brno 2024. Courtesy of Spolek Kultura & Management.
The 7th edition of Open House Brno returns on the weekend of May 18 and 19. The festival will open doors to 116 locations across Brno, inviting visitors to explore the diverse architectural landscape of the city. In addition, the two-day event will feature musical performances, special locations to explore Brno's gastronomic scene, and an accompanying programme for families with children.
Explore Melbourne Design Week 2024 at the University of Melbourne
With a focus on sustainability, ethics and technology, this Melbourne Design Week the University will showcase the latest in design thinking and creation with a range of free public events to inspire everyone from the design-curious to the design professional.
Open House Vilnius 2024. Open architecture weekend. May 18–19. Illustration by Laurynas Kamarauskas. Courtesy of Architektūros fondas.
The 10th edition of Open House Vilnius will be held on the weekend of May 18 and 19. During the festival, 70 objects will open their doors to the city's residents and visitors. The programme will feature a wide range of architectural guided tours, meetings with the city's creators, and artistic performances.
The global hub for unparalleled Interior design excellence INDEX is the meeting place for all interior design professionals, showcasing thriving innovation, investment, design and growth taking place in the heart of Dubai.
When architecture is deeply rooted in a society and landscape and is based on an understanding of and respect for biological and cultural diversity, it has the potential to be a vector of change that can transcend personal and economic interests and allow living human and more-than-human to live on earth in better ways.
Architecture at Zero is a design competition for decarbonization, equity and resilience, open to students and professionals worldwide. It serves to engage the fields of architecture, design, engineering and planning in the pursuit of sustainable design.
Submit your project and win a full scholarship for the Contemporary Art Course in Venice, Italy. The European Cultural Academy offers 2 full scholarships for Contemporary Art: Framework to Develop Your Ideas course.
In a new collaboration, Trimo and Pininfarina have introduced the Qbiss Notch Wall System, setting a new standard in architectural design. This partnership marries Trimo's expertise in engineering with Pininfarina's legacy of design innovation, presenting a prefabricated modular metal wall system that promises to redefine the aesthetic and functional landscape of modern architecture.
Every two years, the Manuel de Solà-Morales European Prize will recognize the best university research in the field of urbanism carried out by a student granted a PhD.
The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (AIA24), happening June 5–8 in Washington, D.C., is the premier annual conference that celebrates multidisciplinary solutions from across the built environment and the power of designing a better world, together.
An international open design competition for a new Conservation Centre at the Oloololo Gate, Masai Mara, Kenya, on behalf of Abercrombie and Kent Philanthropy - the philanthropic arm of travel company Abercrombie and Kent.
More realistic visuals and expedited as-built modeling workflows (directly on iPad with Scan-to-Design [Labs]) are part of the latest release of SketchUp architectural design software. The 2024 version includes performance upgrades to boost productivity, ranging from a new graphics engine to easier ways to share ideas with stakeholders.
The Design Room Lisboa 2024: Contract Furniture and Textile Exhibition
The Spanish Association of Furniture Manufacturers and Exporters (ANIEME) extends the invitation to the event The Design Room Lisboa 2024, a one-day exhibition of the main Spanish brands in the furniture and textile sector, aimed at the professional contract channel. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 26th, at Pavilhão Carlos Lopes, in Lisbon.
Contemporary Mexican architecture has attracted strong critical acclaim internationally. This has happened on the back of a resurging interest in Latin American Modernism and there is now a real excitement around the many young architects from the region making their mark.
Organised as part of this year’s London Festival of Architecture, this event will see Czech visual artist and musician Vladimir 518 discussing his seminal publication ‚Architecture 58 – 89‘. While post-war architecture from the former Eastern Bloc is highly regarded by foreign architects and students, its perception in the Czech Republic is marked by considerable ambiguity. Often, it is negatively labelled as communist architecture of low value, deemed highly ideological, and seen as in need of replacement. Utilising two significant milestones—Expo 58 in Brussels and the 1989 Velvet Revolution— Vladimir 518 will reassess the Czech and Slovak architectural landscape during this period with the aim to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation in order to reset the perspective of the general public and preserve those landmarks for future generations.
Zvonarka Bus Station; credits Alex Shoots Buildings
Panel discussion on the rescue of neglected places through adaptive reuse and transformation, organised as part of this year’s London Festival of Architecture.
