AI for Conceptual Design in Architecture
Course Information
Overview
The AI for Conceptual Design in Architecture course is a premium 40-hour training designed for architects, designers, and visual thinkers eager to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the creative process. From generating early-stage design concepts to crafting visual narratives and moodboards, this course introduces participants to a range of AI tools—such as DALL·E, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, and Runway ML—and teaches how to integrate them into architectural workflows.
Through structured modules, learners will develop proficiency in writing effective design prompts, transforming AI-generated imagery into CAD models, applying style transfers, and conducting material and lighting explorations. The course also addresses critical topics such as ethics, authorship, and the role of AI in professional practice.
Whether you’re a student, educator, or practicing architect, this course will challenge traditional boundaries and inspire new modes of conceptual thinking through intelligent tools
Objectives
This course aims to empower architects and designers with the skills and knowledge to harness Artificial Intelligence in the early stages of architectural design. Participants will explore cutting-edge AI tools such as DALL·E, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, and Runway ML to generate, manipulate, and present conceptual ideas. Through hands-on modules, learners will master prompt crafting, style transfer, visual storytelling, and AI-to-CAD workflows. Emphasis will also be placed on evaluating the ethical implications, authorship, and integration of AI within professional practice. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped to seamlessly blend creativity, technology, and critical thinking to revolutionize their design process.
تغطي الدورة كتابة التعليمات التوليدية الاحترافية، تحويل الصور الناتجة إلى نماذج تصميمية، إنشاء لوحات عرض وسرد بصري للعملاء، بالإضافة إلى تطبيق تقنيات دمج الأساليب ودراسة المواد والإضاءة. كما تتضمن مناقشة حول الجوانب الأخلاقية وحقوق التأليف في ظل استخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي.
هذه الدورة مثالية للطلبة، الأكاديميين، والمهنيين الراغبين في دخول عالم التصميم المعماري المدعوم بالذكاء الاصطناعي وصياغة مستقبل مهنتهم بأساليب غير تقليدية.
Audience
Architecture students
Architecture professionals
educators interested in computational and parametric workflows.
Outline
- 1 Introduction to AI in Architecture
- Overview of AI tools (DALL·E, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly), history, and ethics
- Prompt Crafting & Conceptual Generation
- Writing architectural prompts to explore style, materiality, massing, and atmosphere
- AI to CAD Workflow
- Using AI output to initiate modeling in Rhino/SketchUp via tracing or hybridization
- Visual Narratives & Moodboards
- Curate conceptual boards for spatial storytelling and client presentations
- AI & Style Transfer
- Use tools like Runway ML or Photoshop to blend hand sketches or massing into AI render styles
- Materiality, Light & Environment
- Use AI tools to test facade materials, light studies, or topographic variations
- Ethics, Authenticity & Integration
- Discuss copyright, authorship, and practical integration into design processes
- Capstone: Concept Design Portfolio
- Students produce a full AI-powered architectural narrative with at least 3 typologies explored