The Department of Architecture, American International University – Bangladesh (AIUB) successfully hosted a highly time-relevant workshop titled "[ARCHITECTURAL + ARTIFICIAL] INTELLIGENCE," exploring the intersection of AI [Artificial Intelligence] and Architecture on 23 February 2023, in the multipurpose hall, Annex 7 on the AIUB campus. The workshop was conducted by Associate Professor Ashik Mannan Vaskor and Lecturer Md. Rashed Hasan, both from the Department of Architecture at AIUB.
The workshop consisted of a lecture and tutorial portion, providing attendees with a comprehensive understanding of how AI is transforming the field of architecture. The lecture, entitled "AI - The Death of the Architect or a Good Tie?" was delivered by Ashik Mannan Vaskor and challenged attendees to think critically about the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI in architecture. In the tutorial portion, Md. Rashed Hasan introduced participants to different tools and techniques for using AI to aid in idea generation, including MidJourney and ChatGPT.
The workshop was attended by a diverse group of participants, including architects, designers, and students interested in the intersection of AI and architecture. Among the attendees were Department Head Mohammad Arefeen Ibrahim, Associate Professor, and almost all the architecture teachers, as well as many students and alumni.
Attendees praised the organizers for providing a thought-provoking and informative exploration of this important topic. Many commented that the workshop sparked new ideas and provided valuable insights into how AI is transforming the field of architecture.
Overall, the AIUB Department of Architecture's workshop on AI and architecture was a resounding success. The department plans to host additional events and workshops in the future, further exploring this exciting and rapidly-evolving domain.
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