New Design Ideas

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have led to its widespread use across various domains, driven by its processing speed, creative potential and ability to generate infinite variations. Incorporating AI into design and architecture education is crucial. It will enable future generations to produce in harmony with this fast-evolving technology. This research focuses on a one-semester experimental studio study that explores the integration of online artificial intelligence tools (AITs) into production processes within architectural education and its implications. The study aims to investigate the contribution of these tools to different stages of architectural production processes (APP). To achieve this, multiple research methods, including observation, questionnaires and surveys, were employed. The findings indicate that AITs hold substantial potential to enhance traditional architectural design processes. AI applications inspire the designer by generating new design scenarios. This marks the beginning of a new stage in architectural production. Observations and questionnaire results revealed that user-controlled online AITs are not merely plagiarism devices. Instead, they serve as creative instruments that allow students to express themselves and experiment with innovative design approaches. This pioneering study provides valuable insights into the implementation of AITs in architectural education. It underscores the importance of adapting this rapidly evolving technology to the production processes of architectural design. By doing so, educators and students can utilize AI as a source of creativity, innovation and a means of expression in the APP.