AI for Architects
I completed AI for Architects, a live online course with ELVTR taught by Jacob Russo of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Over seven weeks the program explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping architectural practice — from concept visualization and parametric design to BIM, sustainability, and the ethics of AI in the field. My completed coursework is published below.
Areas of Focus
The core themes running through the course, each explored through hands-on project work.
AI Visualization
Text-to-image and image-to-image workflows for concept development, renderings, and presentation boards.
Parametric & Generative
Computational and parametric design with AI, and the line between generative design and generative AI.
AI-Enhanced BIM
Automating BIM processes and enhancing models for accuracy, collaboration, and efficiency.
Analysis & Ethics
AI-driven design review, sustainable analysis, plus the ethics, bias, and regulation of AI in practice.
Assignments & Projects
My completed work from the course — visualization workflows, parametric studies, custom AI assistants, and a full custom AI tool.
Course Program
Thirteen live classes across seven weeks, with demos, guest speakers, and hands-on assignments.
Welcome Class
- Instructor introduction
- Course & assignments overview
AI in Architecture & AI Fundamentals
- Benefits, limitations & implications of AI in architecture
- Key AI concepts, terminology & selecting the right tools
- Case studies: AEC startups · Delve (Google) evolution
Visualizing Architecture, Part 1 — Text, Image & Integrated Tools
- Text-to-image models for concept development
- AI-enhanced presentations & design narratives
Parametric / Computational Design with AI
- Parametric & computational design concepts
- Using AI to solve parametric problems
Visualizing Architecture, Part 2
- Evaluating designs against performance metrics
- Design-review automation & AI feedback loops
AI-Enhanced BIM + Guest Speaker
- AI applications in BIM & automating BIM processes
- Collaboration with AI-driven BIM tools
AI for Design Analysis & Critique + Everyday Workflows
- Evaluating designs against multiple criteria
- Design-review automation with LLMs
AI-Enhanced BIM, Part 2
- Design accuracy & efficiency with AI
- Hands-on with Raven
Sustainable Design with AI + Guest Speaker
- Role of AI in sustainable design
- Environmental analysis & optimization
Ethical Considerations & Regulations + Showcase
- Ethics, identifying & mitigating bias
- Adherence with codes & regulations
Generative Design + Guest Speaker
- Generative design vs. AI vs. generative AI
- Generative design principles
Construction Tech with AI + Guest Speaker
- Smart building & construction tech concepts
- AI & IoT-enabled asset management
Custom AI Tool Development for Architects
- Creating custom tools with AI-powered IDEs
- Developing a custom AI tool prototype
The Future of Design & Career Guidance
- Emerging technologies & staying current
- Career guidance, résumé & portfolio
Want to see more?
Explore the coursework above, browse my built architectural work, or get in touch.