ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS IN ARCHITECTURE
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https://doi.org/10.33042/2522-1809-2024-4-185-69-74Keywords:
artificial intelligence, software, plugin, architectureAbstract
Lately, architects have begun to favour a more result-oriented way of working based on artificial intelligence (AI) and its use for automation and software applications operation that support work with design data.
The research aims to identify and systematise data on computer tools using artificial intelligence algorithms and the prospects for its development in architectural activities.
The use of AI algorithms in architectural design is characteristic of all its stages, from the conceptual phase and basic design levels to detailing, development of design documentation, and future implementation, which is why various computer tools are available.
The scientific paper describes three groups of AI software products. The first group includes software for architectural activities with AI-based functionality. The second group involves additional plug-ins with AI algorithms, i.e., independently compiled software modules installed and connected to the main programme, expanding its capabilities. The third group comprises online AI platforms, many of which are already available on the Internet and continue to grow in number. These services are usually not associated with professional software but can be used to perform specific architectural design tasks.
The reviewed software products suggest that artificial intelligence technologies can transform traditional approaches to architecture and construction, offering architects powerful tools to increase efficiency and creativity. However, it is necessary to note significant doubts in the professional architectural community about whether to implement artificial intelligence fully. It is due to uncertainty about the impact of AI on traditional roles in the architectural industry, displacement from jobs, and the reliability and ethical implications of decision-making based on these particular algorithms. We should also note that the first group of software is the most promising for the future development of the architectural profession, as it provides full-fledged programmes with a comprehensive approach to architectural activities.
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