How Well Can AI Contribute to Interior Architecture? A Comparative Analysis of Descriptive Accuracy
Abstract
This study evaluates the performance of three AI models—Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini 1.5 Flash, and ChatGPT 4o—in generating interior design outputs based on seven key design criteria: design style, color, lighting, furniture and product, interior materials, architectural features, and spatial layout. The evaluation was conducted across six different space designs, with 15 participants scoring the AI-generated outputs on a scale of 1 to 5. The results indicate that Claude 3.5 Sonnet achieved the highest overall performance due to its consistent scores across multiple criteria, followed closely by Gemini 1.5 Flash, which excelled in design style and color but exhibited slight variability. ChatGPT 4o, while demonstrating strong performance in furniture and lighting, struggled with inconsistencies, leading to its lower overall ranking. Despite their competitive performance, areas such as spatial layout and interior materials presented challenges for all models, highlighting opportunities for improvement. This study underscores the growing potential of AI in supporting design processes while emphasizing the need for further refinement and expansion to address limitations in complex spatial and material contexts.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Interior Architecture
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
March 30, 2026
Submission Date
August 19, 2025
Acceptance Date
December 13, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 7 Number: 1
