KV Aberta#5 brings the theme of the use of AI in architecture

At our event KV Aberta#5, architect Carlos Córdoba and intern Matheus Fugino presented the research they have been conducting on the use of Artificial Intelligence tools in the office, focusing on the directions AI has been taking in the field of architectural visualization. Their usage strategy was based on viewing AI as a support tool, with the potential to speed up certain processes while keeping creative control in the hands of the architects.

The presenters demonstrated the evolution of image generation models, from their early days to the most recent diffusion models, such as Google’s Nano Banana. Among the possible pathways for using AI, the following stood out: image retouching, changing the time of day in renders, quick material testing, and video generation. Overall, the tests that worked best came from more advanced projects. It is possible to use AI to create detailed images of projects still in the study phase; however, this type of use requires very careful planning, as the risk of disrupting the project’s development flow is high.

According to architect Carlos Córdoba: “AI today is opening the door to many process automations, and ongoing research on the subject is essential. How these tools will integrate into the act of designing is not yet entirely clear. We are facing a landscape that is still constantly changing.”