In the Age of AI, architecture is undergoing a fundamental shift toward the use of AI-driven generative design tools to streamline design processes and explore a vast range of design possibilities. Architects are currently learning to establish a “human-AI partnership” to open doors to unconventional approaches that challenge traditional design norms.
This proposed architecture-related challenge actively engages high-school students in a unique experience to venture beyond the ordinary thinking and explore new realms of design with unconventional materials, collaborative thinking, and cutting-edge technology.
High school students with a passion for creativity and innovation, students who dream of shaping the cities of tomorrow, should participate in this hands-on/hands-off (AI) short journey that will introduce them to the world of architecture and ignite their passion for design.
This challenge aims to merge between conventional design thinking and avant-garde use of AI in architecture:
Step 1: Dream Big
Think big and quickly sketch your dream architectural project, no matter how audacious. Collaborate with your peers to bring your ideas to life.
Step 2: Build
Experiment with a variety of shapes and combinations with the provided material to turn your vision into a tangible physical model. Create an innovative vertical structure that would resist unexpected natural conditions.
Step 3: Explore Endless Possibilities with AI
Step into a virtual world and see your design come to life with the help of simple design software/applications to create a realistic 3D model of your architectural creation.
Step 4: Present and Inspire
Share your final architectural proposal with us and receive constructive feedback from professors and guest architects. Gain the chance to win a valuable prize.
About the challenge:
Architecture design is a timeless profession that enables you to be part of humanity’s history and future. The Architect is the leader, maestro, and the main driving force behind the design and realization of any project. This challenge aims to explore the fundamentals of creating spaces and exploring the application of new emerging technologies using artificial intelligence in Architecture.
The students are asked to create a vertical structure using a simple Materials, and then photo document their results. Using AI, the students shall process and convert their structures into architectural projects.
Eligibility:
It is a teamwork challenge where each team consists of three to four students (High school students).
Duration:
The challenge is a one-time task that requires to be finished in max. two hours.
Required materials:
In addition to the orientation and the support of the Architecture design faculty, all the required materials will be provided by Effat University …
Wooden sticks (2-3 packs per team with different lengths).
Ropes (one pack per team)
Scissors (two scissors per team)
Foam boxes
Foam base
Black cloth or a big white sheet
Required from students:
Mobile phone or laptop with working internet connection
Student email for registration
Free Register to one of the following ai websites:
Midjourney - Stablediffusion
Rerenderai - Other similar ai servers
ChatGPT can help with the prompts to be used for previous websites
Evaluation Criteria:
All the finalized projects will be evaluated by specialized committee who follow the criteria:
Innovation and stability of Physical Models: Does the design provide a new or creative idea with vertical stability.
Aesthetics: The good selection of the form and finishing quality.
Innovation of using AI: The innovation to use AI to convert the physical model image into an AI generated realistic architectural space / building.
Expected results (Outcomes):
One physical model 20-30*20-30*60-70 cm
One black and white image (on plain black or white background) (1024 x 1024 pixel resolution or higher)
One Ai generated photo (1024 x 1024 pixel resolution or higher)
Participants and Winners:
There will be an announcement during the conference event for all the participants’ teams, where all will receive a participation certificate. The event shall be held on the 14th of November, 2023.
The second winner:
Will receive an appreciation trophy and 800 SR.
First winner:
Will receive an appreciation trophy and 1000 SR.
The third winner: Will receive an appreciation trophy and 500SR.
