When Medieval Cathedrals Meet AI 🏛️💻

Hey there!

Hope you're having a good one!

This week’s news and updates on AI in architecture are both insightful and eye-opening. AI is helping architects make smarter design choices, and a new project is using it to study medieval cathedrals in a whole new way. Plus, AI tools are changing how students learn architecture, making design exploration faster and more intuitive.

Beyond architecture, Google just rolled out Gemini 2.0, and OpenAI launched a new tool to help researchers break down complex info. And if you're interested in boosting your AI knowledge, there are also great in-person events happening. AI in AEC 2025 in Helsinki, Finland, will bring together experts to explore AI's use in the built environment.

And here's a major scoop for the AEC community: Cove is hosting its first-ever AI for Architects Pitch Off. This competition seeks to find AI solutions for the architectural world. It's a fantastic chance to see (or even pitch!) the next big thing in AI-powered design.

Now I want to ask you — how do you think we should prepare our architecture students in the age of AI? Hit reply and let me know!

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

How AI and science-led design are transforming the built environment. AI is revolutionizing building design, enabling data-driven decisions, improving performance, and fostering innovative approaches that merge disciplines like neuroscience, psychology, and engineering.

Building on Cathedrals: AI Brings Medieval Architecture to Life. This innovative project uses AI to digitize and analyze thousands of images of medieval cathedrals, providing new insights and enhancing the preservation of architectural heritage.

How AI Tools Are Transforming Architecture Studies in 2025. Architectural education is being fundamentally reshaped by generative AI, providing students with powerful new tools for design exploration, automated tasks, and gaining a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving field.

🗓️ AI in Motion: Events You Can't Miss Right Now

AI in AEC 2025: Shaping the Future of the Built Environment. This leading conference in Helsinki, Finland, brings together experts and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements and applications of artificial intelligence in architecture, engineering, and construction. 

Cove Hosts First-Ever AI for Architects Pitch Off. This competition seeks to accelerate AI innovation in architecture by inviting participants to pitch groundbreaking solutions that address industry challenges and enhance design workflows.

🏢 Beyond Design
Get your fill of AI news beyond the field of architecture.

Gemini 2.0 is now available to everyone. Google's updated AI model, Gemini 2.0 Flash, is now widely accessible through the Gemini app and API, offering enhanced speed and efficiency for both users and developers.

OpenAI’s ‘deep research’ tool: is it useful for scientists? This new pay-for-access tool from OpenAI synthesizes information from numerous websites into concise reports, potentially saving researchers significant time.

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.

NEED DRAFTING HELP?

MGS Global Group drives growth for architects by serving as their trusted partner for production design support. We specialize in AutoCAD, Revit, ArchiCAD drafting, and 3D renderings.