IS AI / NOT AI - Dispelling myths and deciphering hype vs. practical applications of AI in the design industry
A special event by the TAP Committee of the AIA CV Component, in collaboration with Cville RUG and the AIAS Organization at UVA.
@ UVA Architecture School - Campbell Hall Room 153
Tuesday September 24th
5:00-6:30
This will be a hybrid event offering both in-person and virtual attendance options. RSVP here.
In-person refreshments will start at 5:00.
Hybrid Panel discussion will start at 5:30.
AIA CEUs 1.0 LU will be offered.
Join us for an enlightening panel discussion on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Architecture and Design industry. This event brings together leading architects, AI experts, and innovators to explore the transformative potential of AI in the field of architecture and design. Our panelists will not only dispel common myths about what AI is and isn’t, but also highlight practical applications of AI in the industry using tools that are available to us now. Whether you’re an architect, a tech enthusiast, or simply interested in the future of architecture and design, this event promises to offer valuable insights.
Learning Objectives:
Dispel Myths: Understand what AI is and isn’t, dispelling common misconceptions about AI in the architecture and design industry.
Practical Applications: Learn about practical applications of AI in the design process, construction methodologies, and sustainability efforts, utilizing AI tools that are currently available.
Current Landscape: Understand the current landscape of AI in architecture, including its applications and limitations.
Future Trends: Explore the future trends in AI and architecture, and the opportunities they present.
Engaging Discussions: Engage in thought-provoking discussions about the intersection of AI and architecture, and its implications for the industry.
Panelists:
Steven Campbell Design Performance BIM Manager at Lake|Flato
An original member of the Revit product team, Steven joined Lake|Flato as the firm’s BIM Manager. He has extensive experience in Revit and Architectural Visualization.
Altaf Ganihar Founder of Snaptrude: A modern, collaborative design tool for the AEC industry.
Altaf started as a researcher in geometry and computer graphics, worked on the digitization of cultural heritage sites and has a huge love for math and physics. He also deeply follows research in computer vision, graphics, and machine learning.
Andrew John Wit is a researcher, writer, and a co-founder of the interdisciplinary research group wito*, Laboratory for Intelligent Environments. Professionally, Wit has practiced in renowned offices such as Poteet Architects, Atelier Bow-Wow, TDStudio, and the Pritzker prize winning architect Toyo Ito in Tokyo.
Onur Yüce Gün is a director of computational design at New Balance, leading a team to develop end-to-end computational design workflows and futuristic concepts. Onur is passionate about rethinking part-whole relationships to advance computational design innovation, blending data, modeling, simulation, perception testing, and intuition.