Research Article

TOWARDS INTELLIGENT ARCHITECTURE: A FLOW-CHART FORESIGHT ON AI-DRIVEN DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION

Volume: 1 Number: 2 September 30, 2024
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TOWARDS INTELLIGENT ARCHITECTURE: A FLOW-CHART FORESIGHT ON AI-DRIVEN DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION

Abstract

Architectural design is being revolutionized by Artificial Intelligence (AI), which provides new opportunities for creativity, optimization and continuous improvement. Incorporating feedback loops from the generation of conceptual ideas to the optimization of design alternatives, this paper presents a forward-looking flowchart that illustrates the integration of AI into various inclusive stages of the architectural design process. The continuous integration of user input through these ‘feedback loops’ is essential for the refinement and enhancement of design outcomes, thereby enhancing the process's adaptability and responsiveness to social, cultural, and behavioral factors. By incorporating iterative feedback mechanisms at each stage, AI-driven design tools allow architects to create solutions that are not only in compliance with technical and performance standards, but also more closely aligned with user needs and expectations. In this study, the potential of AI to improve ‘user-centered design processes’ is emphasized through the development of a dynamic, feedback-driven workflow that encourages adaptability. Through a literature review, the paper investigates the technical, ethical, and practical implications of inclusive AI integration and its potential to transform the future of architecture.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Architectural Design, Information Technologies in Architecture and Design

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 30, 2024

Submission Date

September 3, 2024

Acceptance Date

September 24, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 1 Number: 2

APA
Yıldırım, E. (2024). TOWARDS INTELLIGENT ARCHITECTURE: A FLOW-CHART FORESIGHT ON AI-DRIVEN DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION. Mekansal Çalışmalar Dergisi, 1(2), 49-59. https://izlik.org/JA39PT28DN
AMA
1.Yıldırım E. TOWARDS INTELLIGENT ARCHITECTURE: A FLOW-CHART FORESIGHT ON AI-DRIVEN DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION. JOS. 2024;1(2):49-59. https://izlik.org/JA39PT28DN
Chicago
Yıldırım, Erdem. 2024. “TOWARDS INTELLIGENT ARCHITECTURE: A FLOW-CHART FORESIGHT ON AI-DRIVEN DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION”. Mekansal Çalışmalar Dergisi 1 (2): 49-59. https://izlik.org/JA39PT28DN.
EndNote
Yıldırım E (September 1, 2024) TOWARDS INTELLIGENT ARCHITECTURE: A FLOW-CHART FORESIGHT ON AI-DRIVEN DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION. Mekansal Çalışmalar Dergisi 1 2 49–59.
IEEE
[1]E. Yıldırım, “TOWARDS INTELLIGENT ARCHITECTURE: A FLOW-CHART FORESIGHT ON AI-DRIVEN DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION”, JOS, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 49–59, Sept. 2024, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA39PT28DN
ISNAD
Yıldırım, Erdem. “TOWARDS INTELLIGENT ARCHITECTURE: A FLOW-CHART FORESIGHT ON AI-DRIVEN DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION”. Mekansal Çalışmalar Dergisi 1/2 (September 1, 2024): 49-59. https://izlik.org/JA39PT28DN.
JAMA
1.Yıldırım E. TOWARDS INTELLIGENT ARCHITECTURE: A FLOW-CHART FORESIGHT ON AI-DRIVEN DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION. JOS. 2024;1:49–59.
MLA
Yıldırım, Erdem. “TOWARDS INTELLIGENT ARCHITECTURE: A FLOW-CHART FORESIGHT ON AI-DRIVEN DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION”. Mekansal Çalışmalar Dergisi, vol. 1, no. 2, Sept. 2024, pp. 49-59, https://izlik.org/JA39PT28DN.
Vancouver
1.Erdem Yıldırım. TOWARDS INTELLIGENT ARCHITECTURE: A FLOW-CHART FORESIGHT ON AI-DRIVEN DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION. JOS [Internet]. 2024 Sep. 1;1(2):49-5. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA39PT28DN