AI in architecture and design process 26-27 S1

The AI IN ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN PROCESS course aims to provide students with knowledge on:

• The fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence, generative AI, machine learning, large language models, and image-generation models in the context of architecture and design.
• The opportunities and limitations of AI tools at different stages of the architectural and design process.
• The role of AI in supporting research, ideation, concept development, visual exploration, design evaluation, and communication.
• Ethical, legal, and societal considerations related to the use of AI in architecture and design, including data protection, copyright, fairness, accessibility, and human oversight.
• Principles of transparent and responsible human–AI collaboration in creative and professional practice.

The programme of the course is divided into units:

1. AI literacy for architects and designers: concepts, tools, opportunities, limitations and responsible use.
2. Prompting, research and analysis: LLMs, structured prompts, site/context analysis, personas, scenarios and design narratives.
3. Generative design exploration: text-to-image, image-to-image, moodboards, spatial atmosphere, visual critique, multimodal workflows and documentation.
4. Human-AI design project: ethical workflow, iteration, evaluation, presentation, peer critique and final reflection.

For a detailed description of the course, please refer to the course study guide above (it will open in a new tab).

Timetable:

• 15 weekly online meetings, 135 minutes each.
• Total synchronous teaching time: 33.75 hours.
• Each meeting combines a short lecture, live demonstration, guided exercise and discussion / critique.

• EUNICE bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral student: enrolled as a student in one of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check the partner universities here).
• Basic digital literacy and familiarity with architectural / design thinking are recommended.
• Students should have access to a computer, stable internet connection, browser-based AI tools and a visual presentation tool. Free or institutional tools will be prioritised.
• English B2.

Study Level: Bachelor, Master, PhD

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU students: a Learning Agreement must be completed in advance in coordination with your departmental advisor. Please contact your examination office and study programme coordinator in good time once you are accepted for the courses you would like to attend. For any other questions you can contact: eunice@b-tu.de
• UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoP students: questions about enrolment and recognition can be answered by your Director of Studies or ECTS Coordinator, or you can contact eunice@go.uop.gr

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition? Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.