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AI is going to force the architecture profession to take a long hard look at the way we are currently charging for our design services. Arguably, this dialogue is long overdue.

We need to talk about fees

AI is going to force the architecture profession to take a long hard look at the way we are currently charging for our design services. Arguably, this dialogue is long overdue.

June 7, 2024

Dicky Lewis, Co-Founder of White Red Architects, unpacks the evolving world of architectural concept creation. From hand sketches to AI tools, Lewis shares his journey and insights on blending traditional and digital methods.

Case Study: White Red

Dicky Lewis, Co-Founder of White Red Architects, unpacks the evolving world of architectural concept creation. From hand sketches to AI tools, Lewis shares his journey and insights on blending traditional and digital methods.

September 16, 2024

Generative AI (GenAI) is extremely promising, but achieving tangible results is more complex than the hype suggests. Keir Regan-Alexander, architect and founder of creative consultancy, Arka Works, highlights the challenges of implementing GenAI and offers practical strategies for professional practice

AI is Hard (to do well)

Generative AI (GenAI) is extremely promising, but achieving tangible results is more complex than the hype suggests. Keir Regan-Alexander, architect and founder of creative consultancy, Arka Works, highlights the challenges of implementing GenAI and offers practical strategies for professional practice

September 10, 2024

Insights from the architectural frontlines on how practices are experimenting with emerging technologies

AI Adoption: 5 Lessons from Practice

Insights from the architectural frontlines on how practices are experimenting with emerging technologies

April 5, 2024

We are in uncharted territory when it comes to IP

Architectural Deep-Fakes in the age of automation.

We are in uncharted territory when it comes to IP

March 3, 2024

A new breed of chat bot is about to make Large Language Models a whole lot more useful in practice.

What do “Custom GPTs” mean for the Practice of Architecture?

A new breed of chat bot is about to make Large Language Models a whole lot more useful in practice.

January 10, 2024

Algorithms & Aesthetics: Using Generative Design and AI tools to design Architecture, ft. Arka Works

Arka Works on the Architecture Social Podcast

Algorithms & Aesthetics: Using Generative Design and AI tools to design Architecture, ft. Arka Works

October 27, 2023

Arka Works on Understories Podcast

I have begun to think that Generative Design was waiting for Generative AI to come along to really find a place in the mainstream.

GenDesign Vs GenAI: Know Your Apples

I have begun to think that Generative Design was waiting for Generative AI to come along to really find a place in the mainstream.

October 30, 2023

The latest in a series of practice profiles looking at architects who have recently decided to go it alone

Architects Journal - New practice Arka Works: ‘Ignoring generative design and AI is not an option’

The latest in a series of practice profiles looking at architects who have recently decided to go it alone

September 7, 2023

I hope architects will lean into this revolution, get themselves organised and get ready to work together (as a whole profession) to lead the change, rather than find themselves subjected to it.

Architecture should prepare for major disruption by AI — here’s why…

I hope architects will lean into this revolution, get themselves organised and get ready to work together (as a whole profession) to lead the change, rather than find themselves subjected to it.

January 1, 2023

Four trends that are emerging faster than expected.

The first movers creating Generative Design & AI tools for Architecture

Four trends that are emerging faster than expected.

August 7, 2023

New tools that promise to “take away the middle-man” and go straight from sketch to rendering.

Plot Twist — Generative AI May Actually Encourage Architects to Draw MORE

New tools that promise to “take away the middle-man” and go straight from sketch to rendering.

August 1, 2023