Architecture in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction to AI for Architects

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Neil Leach (Florida International University, USA)

Architecture in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

An Introduction to AI for Architects

Neil Leach (Florida International University, USA)

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English

Bloomsbury Visual Arts
16 December 2021

Theory of architecture; Architectural structure & design; Computer-aided design (CAD)

Series: Architecture in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is everywhere – from the apps on our phones to the algorithms of search engines. Without us noticing, the AI revolution has arrived. But what does this mean for the world of design? The first volume in a two-book series, Architecture in the Age of Artificial Intelligence introduces AI for designers and considers its positive potential for the future of architecture and design.

Explaining what AI is and how it works, the book examines how different manifestations of AI will impact the discipline and profession of architecture. Highlighting current case-studies as well as near-future applications, it shows how AI is already being used as a powerful design tool, and how AI-driven information systems will soon transform the design of buildings and cities.

Far-sighted, provocative and challenging, yet rooted in careful research and cautious speculation, this book, written by architect and theorist Neil Leach, is a must-read for all architects and designers – including students of architecture and all design professionals interested in keeping their practice at the cutting edge of technology.

By: Neil Leach (Florida International University USA)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 492g
ISBN: 9781350165519
ISBN 10: 1350165514
Series: Architecture in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 16 December 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Illustrations Acknowledgements Preface Introduction AI and Architecture Beyond Technophobia The Prosthetic Imagination Cyborg Culture Extended Intelligence An Introduction to AI Intended Audience 1. What is AI? The Different Forms of AI Training Techniques AI Tribes Neural Networks Backpropagation Convolutional Neural Networks DeepDream Generative Adversarial Networks From 2D to 3D ArchiGAN Beyond Representation 2. The History of AI Alan Turing The Birth of AI AI Winters Deep Blue Jeopardy! AlphaGo Sputnik Moment AI and Visibility 3. AI, Art and Creativity A Brief History of AI Art Who Needs Gauguin? But who is the Author? Rethinking Creativity In the Mirror of AI 4. AI, Media Art and Neuroscience Dreaming Machines Dreaming Buildings Machine Hallucinations Architecturalisations Can Machines Dream? 5. AI and Architecture Coop Himmelb(l)au Morphosis Zaha Hadid Architects AI Fabrication 6. The Future of the Architectural Office Superusers Autodesk v the Superuser Developer AI Spacemaker AI XKool Technology Spacemaker v Xkool Re-Designing Design 7. AI and the City of the Future iPhone City The Information Architect The Informational City Ambient Intelligence Swarm Intelligence The Self-Regulating City City Brain Internet-City-Brain 8. The Future of AI Kurzweil’s Predictions The Singularity AGI and Beyond Prediction Errors The Future of Intelligence Architectural Intelligence AI and the Future of Architecture Notes Index

Neil Leach is an architect and theorist. He teaches at Florida International University, USA, the European Graduate School, Switzerland, and Tongji University, China. He has also taught at many other leading schools of architecture, including the Architectural Association, UK and Harvard University's Graduate School of Design, USA; he is a member of the European Academy and has been a NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Fellow. He has published over 30 books on architecture and digital design, translated into six languages.

Reviews for Architecture in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction to AI for Architects

AI - which I like to call Architectural Intelligence - is a tool that will one day allow us architects to fly. This book, like all Neil Leach's books, is a multi-perspective view of a possible future for architecture. * Wolf dPrix, Design Principal, COOP HIMMELB(L)AU * A brand new set of tools has inspired a new wave of transformative creative energy within architecture. This book is essential reading for all who want to join the thrilling quest of bringing the power of AI into architecture. * Patrik Schumacher, Principal, Zaha Hadid Architects * Clearly written and well informed, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in AI and its potential application in architecture. * Wanyu He, CEO, XKool * Critical in our current condition, Neil Leach's research into artificial intelligence broadens the implementation and importance of AI as a conceptual tool for students, designers, and thinkers. * Thom Mayne, Founding Partner, Morphosis *