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Architecture can be defined as the design of buildings and spaces to meet human needs through the use of technology, science, and aesthetic qualities. It aims to provide utility, structure, and attractiveness. Architecture differs from simple building in that it involves the design process before construction. When designing, architects must consider the context including factors like the earth, climate, ecology, resources, cities, neighborhoods, and how buildings and interior spaces will serve individuals and groups on psychological, social, and cultural levels. The study of architecture incorporates fields like sociology, psychology, anthropology, materials, structure, engineering, arts, and humanities.
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Typologies of Urban Development in Sukhna-Zaafarana Area.pdf
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AI-Human Dialogue for Architectural Design Concept Generation presentation 26...
AI-Human Dialogue for Architectural Design Concept Generation presentation
Architectural design concept generation is the process of coming up with the initial ideas for a new building or structure.
It is an essential part of the architectural design process, as it provides the foundation for the rest of the design.
AI-human dialogue for architectural design concept generation is a process where an architect and an AI system collaborate to generate architectural design concepts.
The AI system can be used to:
Generate ideas: The AI system can be used to generate a wide range of design ideas
Evaluate ideas: The AI system can also be used to evaluate design ideas. This can be done by considering factors such as functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. This can help the architect to make informed decisions about the design.
Collaborate with the architect: The AI system can also be used to collaborate with the architect. This can be done by providing feedback on the architect's ideas or by generating new ideas based on the architect's input.
AI-human dialogue for architectural design concept generation is a process where an architect and an AI system collaborate to generate architectural design concepts.
The AI system can be used to:
Generate ideas: The AI system can be used to generate a wide range of design ideas
Evaluate ideas: The AI system can also be used to evaluate design ideas. This can be done by considering factors such as functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. This can help the architect to make informed decisions about the design.
Collaborate with the architect: The AI system can also be used to collaborate with the architect. This can be done by providing feedback on the architect's ideas or by generating new ideas based on the architect's input. AI-human dialogue for architectural design concept generation is a process where an architect and an AI system collaborate to generate architectural design concepts.
The AI system can be used to:
Generate ideas: The AI system can be used to generate a wide range of design ideas
Evaluate ideas: The AI system can also be used to evaluate design ideas. This can be done by considering factors such as functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. This can help the architect to make informed decisions about the design.
Collaborate with the architect: The AI system can also be used to collaborate with the architect. This can be done by providing feedback on the architect's ideas or by generating new ideas based on the architect's input.
AI-human dialogue for architectural design concept generation is a process where an architect and an AI system collaborate to generate architectural design concepts.
As AI systems continue to develop, they are likely to play an increasingly important role in the design process.
AI is not an end …It is only another beginning.
Thank you.
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Introduction to Architecture
- 2. What is Architecture? A good definition was provided by the Roman architect VITRUVIUS in the 1st century AD. Vitruvius said that architecture was a building that incorporated: Utilitas ... Firmitas … Venristas Commodotoes ... Firmness ... Delighte Functional ... Technological ... Aesthetic Utility ... Structure ... Attractive Use ... Construction … Appearance
- 3. The Difference Between Architecture and Building Building = Building Architecture = Design BEFORE Building DESIGN of Buildings and Spaces According to Human Needs Using Technology and Science, With Aesthetic Qualities
- 4. Context Earth Climate Ecology Resources Cities Neighborhoods Buildings Interior Spaces Individual Groups Psychological Social Cultural Man Human Environment Built Environment Natural Environment
- 5. Context Man Human Environment Built Environment Natural Environment
- 6. Architecture Sociology Psychology Anthropology Materials Structure Electrical Mechanical Civil Painting Sculpture Aesthetics Architecture Arts Science & Engineering Humanities
- 7. Thank you. Dr. Yasser Mahgoub