Welcome to this week’s edition of the Architecture Insights newsletter. Artificial intelligence for architects, landscape architects, and designers.

Edition #41:

• Royal Institute of British Architects: A 10-year outlook on AI in architecture.

• Loom AI: Video databases for your firm.

• Claude Projects: Project management and collaboration.

• Growth School: A free workshop for AI professionals.

RIBA on AI in Architecture

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published the final set of horizon scans in its "RIBA Horizons 2034" series, focusing on technological innovation, including AI, and its impact on architecture.

The scans explore how AI is expected to influence the built environment and the practice of architecture, emphasizing the need for architects to adapt to and embrace these changes. Key areas of focus include:

Innovation Strategy: Emphasizing the importance of committing to innovation.

Digitalization in Design: Addressing skill commoditization, data battles, and the reinvention of creativity.

Automation in Construction: Exploring how industrialized construction can redefine the role of architects.

Architecture in the Age of AI: Highlighting four key signposts for AI development in architecture.

Loom AI

This newsletter is not sponsored by Loom. It is simply a useful tool we would like to share to designers and project managers.

This tool offers a way to create pre-recorded videos that convey important information to team members, streamlining the project management process and ensuring clear, consistent messaging across the board.

With features like auto-generated titles, summaries, and chapters, project managers can structure their videos in a way that makes the content easily digestible for team members. This is particularly useful when explaining design concepts, site plans, or project timelines that may be difficult to convey through text alone.

CTA (Call-to-Action) links directly in the videos allow project managers to guide team members toward specific actions or resources, further enhancing project coordination.

Another significant benefit is the asynchronous nature of pre-recorded videos. Project managers can create and share these videos at their convenience, allowing team members to view them at times that best suit their schedules.

Analytics provided by Loom AI allow project managers to track who has viewed their videos and for how long. This insight can help identify team members who may need additional follow-up or clarification on certain aspects of the project.

By incorporating AI video tools like Loom AI into their project management workflow, architects and landscape architects can save time but also help ensure that all team members are aligned on project goals, timelines, and expectations, ultimately contributing to more successful project outcomes.

Claude "Projects"

The new "Projects" update from Claude offers a platform for collaboration and project management that can be highly beneficial for design firms.

Key Features and Benefits for Architecture/Landscape Architecture Firms

• 200,000-token context window. This allows architecture firms to manage extensive project documentation, including blueprints, design specifications, and client communications, all within a single project space.

• The ability to set custom instructions for each project can help architecture firms tailor the AI's responses and suggestions to fit specific project needs. For instance, project managers can input guidelines related to design standards, client preferences, or regulatory requirements, ensuring that the AI provides relevant and accurate support throughout the project lifecycle.

• Centralized project-related information and communications that help team members stay updated on the latest developments, share feedback, and collaborate on design iterations.

• Leverage internal knowledge so that one can build a repository of best practices, past project insights, and design innovations. This can be invaluable for training new team members, improving design processes, and ensuring consistency across projects.

• Clients can be given access to specific parts of the project space, allowing for transparent and efficient communication.

• Designers can use the platform to store and reference design iterations, ensuring that all team members are working with the most up-to-date plans.

• Custom instructions can include local building codes and regulations, helping ensure that all designs comply with legal requirements.