Capacity Building Program on AI in Architecture
Program Inauguration and AI Alignment
The Council of Architecture formally inaugurated the TRC Delhi program on AI, aligning with national initiatives like NEP 2020 and Viksit Bharat 2047. The massive global response to the online program confirmed strong fraternity interest in integrating AI into architectural education and practice.
Computation and Design Autonomy
The first technical session emphasized that AI accelerates design but requires architects to maintain computational fundamentals and design autonomy to rationalize outputs. The discussion focused on leveraging Generative AI tools and computational design software like Rhino and Grasshopper for multiobjective optimization and quick ideation.
AI-Driven Narrative and Workflow
The second presentation explored using Generative AI as an accelerator for architectural practice by focusing on the development of strong project narratives through a multi-step workflow. AI tools facilitate faster iterations, sketch-to-idea translation, and the curation of visual storyboards, moving the architect's role toward curation and art direction
Programs
- Program Introduction and Welcome
- TRC Delhi Overview and Vision
- Program Alignment with National Initiatives
- Program Goals and Future Planning
- Introduction to the Technical Session on AI-Enabled Architectural Education
- Speaker Introduction and Corrections
- Personal Journey into Digital Architecture
- BNCA's Digital Fabrication Ecosystem and Research
- The Impact of Generative AI on Architecture
- Understanding Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
- The Use of Computational Design Tools and Techniques
- The Rapid Evolution of AI Products and Use Cases
- The Concept of Prompt Whispering and Rationalization
- Development of Architecture-Trained Diffusion Models
- Student Experiments with AI and the Importance of Design Autonomy
- The Necessity of Learning Computation
- Conclusion and Call for a Blended Approach
- Transition to Q&A and Workshop Overview
- Emphasis on Open-Source and Autodidactic Learning
- Upcoming Workshops and Community Resources
- AI Learning Resources and Recommendations
- Computational Fundamentals and Practice Integration
- Applicability of Grasshopper Across Project Scales
- Gamification in Architectural Pedagogy
- Maintaining Design Autonomy with AI
- BIM and AI Interoperability
- Agentic AI and Indian Leadership
- Recognizing AI Hallucination
- Introduction of Second Speaker and Topic
- Generative Narratives for Viksit Bharat
- Architecture as Storytelling and Narrative Ladder
- Generative AI as a Practice Accelerator
- Evolution of AI Tools and Architect's Role
- Applying the Narrative Ladder (Intent and Atmosphere)
- Applying the Narrative Ladder (Experience and Identity)
- Storyboarding and Workflow Tools
- Transition to Video and Sound Issue
- Exploration of Sketch-to-Idea Feature in Architectural Design
- Generating Facade Variations and Testing Design Position
- Exploring Environmental and Material Variations with AI
- Developing Narratives and Workflow Libraries from Images
- Using Rhino Massings to Generate Facade Articulation Options
- Exploring Image-to-3D Tools in Early Design Phases
- Introduction to Agentic AI and Workflow Orchestration
- Responsible Use of AI and Key Takeaways for Design
- Discussion on Strengthening Architectural Responsibility
- Guidance on Structuring Prompts for Desired Outputs
- Time Investment for Generating Detailed Visualizations
- Integration of Indian Knowledge Systems in AI Tools
- Strategies for Creating Awareness of New AI Tools
- Restructuring Architectural Education and Core Competencies
- AI's Role in Redefining the Architect's Role
- Council of Architecture Initiatives
- Meeting
Reviews system can be added later.
Center Allocation
This course is not assigned to any Center.