AI For Architects: A First Look + Innovations, Insights, and Events

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Welcome to the AI for Architects newsletter!

This newsletter is about how AI is changing the architecture profession; it covers everything from new tools to industry insights. Whether you’re just curious about AI or already using it in your work, we’re here to help you navigate this continuously evolving landscape together.

🎧 Podcast Recap: Navigating AI's Impact on the Future of Architecture

In our inaugural podcast episode, I sat down with Mike George, COO at MGS Global Group, to discuss:

• The Early Stages of AI Adoption: How the AEC field is beginning to embrace AI technology.

• Our Personal Experiences: The excitement and apprehensions we feel about AI's potential.

• Insights from MAICON 2024: Mind-blowing takeaways from the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Conference.

👉 Listen on Apple Podcasts
👉 Listen on Spotify

🎧 New Episode: AI First: Transforming Businesses in the Digital Age with Andy Sack

Our latest podcast episode features an in-depth conversation with Andy Sack, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Forum3, about AI's transformative impact on businesses and its role in shaping today's landscape.

We discussed:

• AI's Transformative Impact: How AI is reshaping businesses and industries.

• Navigating Change: Insights from Andy's upcoming book, "AI First: The Playbook for a Future-Proof Business and Brand."

• Preparing for the Future: Tips on embracing AI in your practice.

👉 Listen on Apple Podcasts
👉 Listen on Spotify

🏗️ Architecting With AI
See in real-time how AI is used in designing the built environment.

Architecture Students Designing With AI: Professor Daniel Koehler at The University of Texas is guiding his Advanced Design students on how to incorporate AI into their creative workflows. 

Neri Oxman Unveils Conceptual Skyscraper AI-Optimised for Planting: Design studio Oxman has introduced a groundbreaking system called "ecological programming" that utilizes AI to enhance green architecture through the Eden Tower, a conceptual skyscraper designed for planting.

A Sustainable City in the Desert: Using advanced GIS software, Foster + Partners demonstrates that sustainability can thrive even in harsh, desert environments

🧠 What’s the Buzz: Insights from AI Experts
Hear from the leaders at the forefront of the AI Revolution.

What Sam Altman Knows About AI’s Future That You Don’t: In a recent post titled The Intelligence Age, the CEO visionary behind OpenAI offers a compelling glimpse into the future of technology and innovation.

Shaping The Future: Six Key Benefits of AI In Specifications: Deltek, alongside the American Institute of Architects, explains how AI can streamline decision-making, enabling architects to dedicate more time to the design process.

How To Create An Environment For Successful AI Implementation: Forbes Council Member Bobby Marhamat gives tips on how to adopt AI into your organization’s systems.

🏆 Upcoming AI Competitions in Architecture

AI in Practice Competition: With a prize pool worth $5000, Parametric Architecture opens its AI in Practice Competition, challenging architects and designers from around the world to conceptualize a landmark building in the heart of London. Registration deadline is on October 20, 2024!

Thank you for subscribing to the AI for Architects newsletter, the official companion to the AI for Architects podcast hosted by Aya Shlachter! We're thrilled to have you with us as we explore the transformative role of AI in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.

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