In the last 50 years, technology has advanced so much that its evolution has been both vertical and horizontal, invading all disciplines, such as architecture, and causing them to evolve exponentially as well. That is why in this article we are going to talk about artificial intelligence and how it is applied in the field of architecture. Let’s start at the beginning: What is artificial intelligence?
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Definition
Artificial intelligence (AI), through the creation of expert systems, seeks to enable machines to think and behave in a way similar to a human being. We can see this in games of chance, natural language processing, voice recognition, vision systems, intelligent robots, smartphones, among others. It is becoming a basic element of all business software, whether users are aware of it or not. Often, AI and machine learning capabilities are integrated within applications. They provide users with functions such as automation or predictive capabilities.
Artificial intelligence revolutionized society with its appearance. Why has it evolved so quickly? Among other reasons, due to programs like Open AI, which makes free and open projects developed over these years available to users. Open AI is a research laboratory located in San Francisco, California, whose mission is the development of artificial intelligence for the benefit of the entire community. It is a non-profit organization founded by Elon Musk (co-founder of PayPal and Tesla Motors), Sam Altman, Peter Thiel (co-founder of PayPal), and Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn).
The goal of Open AI is to work jointly with other institutions, which since 2012 have been witnessing advances in the area, so much so that entities like Microsoft have signed agreements and contributed large sums of money to promote and develop emotional intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence and Architecture: How do they complement each other?
The process of designing, creating, and constructing infrastructure has evolved exponentially. Time generates changes in many areas. The advancement of technology offers possibilities that increase efficiency in processes and the costs of any project. That is why constant professional updating is vital in the field of architecture. In recent years, architecture has begun to digitize through artificial intelligence and other associated technologies that make it increasingly possible to adapt design to digital media and workflows.
Some of the most important advances from the combination of AI and architecture have been:
- Fewer risks: Identifying potential safety risk factors through software that allows more efficient visualization of any remaining hazards in the workplace.
- Virtual reality: Allows visualizing the project outcome in advance. Experiencing a construction environment through images, sounds, and even manipulating objects through VR lenses.
- Augmented reality: While virtual reality is more limited to digital entertainment, augmented reality has found applications in architecture by overlaying digital information onto real elements. It involves combining 3D cameras at the construction site and transmitting 360º videos, solving problems in real-time, even including aerial images using drones.
- Home automation: Homes will be smart or they won’t be at all, but what is a smart home? It is one that is controlled through automated systems and home automation. Home automation is an integrated technological system applied to a home to achieve intelligent control and automation. This implies efficient management of energy consumption, home security and accessibility, and a multitude of advantages that increase the well-being and comfort of the home. Some of its advantages include the ability to automate thermostats, blinds, irrigation systems, etc.; improvement of security systems; energy efficiency that minimizes consumption without sacrificing comfort…
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Responsible architecture: The Construction sector has advanced and is innovating to offer intelligent solutions focused on smart cities, using various systems such as Big Data as a management tool for household or city savings, employing new materials and technologies that will guide construction towards generating smarter and more sustainable results.
The importance of surrounding yourself with good architects: Arquifach
Building a home is a process whose success depends on many factors. The best way to ensure it is to count on architects who offer guarantees. A guarantee that is based on experience. It is important to choose an architecture studio that guides you throughout the process from the initial design to the delivery of the final documentation to inhabit the house, that has experience in the area and qualified personnel to carry out the comprehensive management of the project, but above all that designs according to your needs and expectations.
