Architecture in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction to AI for Architects

by Neil Leach

Overview

Updated to cover the latest cutting-edge developments in the field and now in full color, Architecture in the Age of Artificial Intelligence introduces AI for designers and explores its seismic impact on the future of architecture and design.

From smart assistants and ChatGPT to ground-breaking diffusion models for image generation and 3D modelling – this fully-updated second edition examines all the latest new developments in the field, and examines their profound effects on architectural practice.

Highlighting current case-studies as well as near-future applications, it explores the how AI transforms every part of the process from the inspiration and the brief to detailed performance- and data-driven design. This new edition also sheds light on key ethical and professional debates – including regulations, copyright, and the very future of creativity and of the profession itself.

Written by one of the world's leading experts in the field, this book is a must-read for all architects and designers wishing to stay at the forefront of AI developments in architecture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781350438743
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	02/06/2025
Series:	Architecture in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.43(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Neil Leach is an architect and academic who has taught at some of the leading schools of architecture, including the Architectural Association, University of Bath, University of Nottingham, Harvard, Columbia, Cornell, SCI-Arc, USC, FIU and Tongji. He is also a licensed architect and an academician within the Academy of Europe. He has published over 30 other books, translated into 6 languages, including two on AI and Architecture and as the founder of DigitalFUTURES he has hosted over 50 sessions featuring world AI experts looking at AI and architecture.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction

1. What is AI?
2. A brief history of AI
3. Image generation
4. AI, art and creativity
5. AI, media art and neuroscience
6. AI and architecture
7. The future of the architectural office
8. Brain City
9. The future of AI

Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

AI - which I like to call "Architectural Intelligence" - is a tool that will one day allow us architects to fly. This book, like all Neil Leach's books, is a multi-perspective view of a possible future for architecture.” —Wolf dPrix, Design Principal, COOP HIMMELB(L)AU

“A brand new set of tools has inspired a new wave of transformative creative energy within architecture. This book is essential reading for all who want to join the thrilling quest of bringing the power of AI into architecture.” —Patrik Schumacher, Principal, Zaha Hadid Architects

“Clearly written and well informed, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in AI and its potential application in architecture.” —Wanyu He, CEO, XKool

“Critical in our current condition, Neil Leach's research into artificial intelligence broadens the implementation and importance of AI as a conceptual tool for students, designers, and thinkers.” —Thom Mayne, Founding Partner, Morphosis

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