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Fig 1. AI+Architecture…………………………………….………………………………………………1 Fig 2. Workflow of a typical GAN……………………….……………………………………………….8 Fig 3. Color codes given to each part of the floor plan.………………………………………………9 Fig 4. Color map generated from floor plan……………………….…………………………………...9 Fig 5. Floor plan generated from colored map……………………….………………………………..9 Fig 6. Tree diagram (a) and related tree map (b) ……………………….…………………………..10 Fig 7. Floor plan generation process……………………….………………………………………....10 Fig 8. Walls and opening generated from a 2D floor plan……………………….………………….11 Fig 9. 3D building model and façade reconstruction, by combining image and georeferenced point data. ……………….………………………………………………………………………………12 Fig 10. Updated workflow for generating a 3D building model and utilizing AI based technology and georeferenced data……………….……………………………………………………………….12 Fig 11. Capitals automatically designed with machine learning……………….…………………..13 Fig 12. Every aspect of the project is taken into consideration……………….…………...……….14 Fig 13. Baseline design compared with Delve generated design……………….……………...….14 Fig 14. Connectivity and accessibility suggestions are provided by the system………………....15 Fig 15. AI city integrates the convex curve of lakes and the concave curves of mountains that surround the site……………….……………………………………………………………….……….15

Fig 16. Performance by robots in the courtyard……………….…………………………………….16 Fig 17. The city is operated by AI system……………….………………………………………..….17 Fig 18. Scanned 3D model of Damascus……………….………………………………………...….17 Fig 19. Structural analysis model of a damaged building……………….………………………….18 Fig 20. Points mapped out in 3D space, used to create computer model……………….…….….19 Fig 21. Reconstructed model of damaged buildings created after assessment……………….…19

ABSTRACT

This research aims to study the impact of Artificial Intelligence in the field of architecture. Focused on the influence of AI technology on the architectural design process. Starting with a general explanation of AI, moving to the advancements of AI specially in the field of architecture. The research will progress into the specifics of new and emergent technologies that improves each step of the design process, and the prospect of automating the design framework. A glance into case studies of small scale to large scale projects, which have been elevated by the intervention of AI. Description of information collected from an interview with an expert in the field. Reports of a survey which was conducted and distributed online aims to portray the understanding of AI among people of different age groups and backgrounds. It is interesting to note that, 70% of the responders of the survey believe that AI could automate the architectural design process. Discussions will be done on the rise of AI and the transformation of machines from design tools to design assistants.

KEYWORDS

Artificial Intelligence, architecture, recognition, generation, training, analysis, data collection, Generative Adversarial Network, Pix2pixHD, extrude, tree maps, tree diagrams, façade modeling, deep learning, design variations, algorithm, regeneration, machines, systems and technologies.