AI support for planning and project management

In today's era of technology, a picture of transformation is emerging in the architecture industry. Eike Becker, a visionary architect, recently discussed the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in architecture in an interview with Heuer Dialog. By integrating AI tools such as computer vision and text-to-image AI generators such as DALL-E 2 and Stable Diffusion, the design process is not only becoming more efficient, but also more innovative.

Becker and his team have seen how AI can help design interiors based on room dimensions, budget, colors, styles and furniture types. These technologies enable systematic floor plans and amazingly vivid visualizations that can be created in a short amount of time. In addition, the development of high-rise cores, staircases and the optimized use of building materials is facilitated by AI, allowing a reduction of steel and concrete. These advances offer a response to the growing demands on architecture and urban design, which are intermingled with the complexity of the real estate industry and the drive for sustainable solutions.

AI also offers solutions to the increasing complexity in the real estate industry by improving the organization of collaboration and approval processes. One of the projects Becker is working on is a software called Soma, which aims to simplify and improve collaboration between building owners, architects, specialist planners and authorities. By linking protocols with schedules and to-do lists, Soma increases transparency for everyone involved and allows them to focus on their core tasks.

However, the increasing reliance on AI also raises questions about ethics and the long-term impact on society. As Becker and other experts note, there is concern that big tech companies could gain an unassailable advantage through AI. However, there is also an optimistic view, represented by experts such as Jürgen Schmidhuber, who sees the possibility that AI could become very affordable in the near future, giving more people access to these technologies and improving the world in many ways.

The evolution of AI in architecture is an exciting field that brings both challenges and opportunities. With the right application and ethics, AI could radically change the way we build and live, and offers the chance to make the world a better place.

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