Generative design experiments with artificial intelligence: reinterpretation of shape grammar
ISSN: 0168-2601
Article publication date: 3 August 2023
Issue publication date: 12 November 2024
Abstract
Purpose
“Can artificial intelligence produce architectural plan schemes?” discussion is the starting point of this study. The aim of this paper is to question whether this will be a new method in architectural design by producing plans with artificial intelligence interfaces working with human–computer interaction and to create a discussion environment.
Design/methodology/approach
The main research topic is the evaluation of architectural design decisions with the text-to-image generation AI algorithms method based on shape grammar rules. First, a sample space consisting of Palladio plans or plan diagrams was created. Plan diagram production experiments were made with different interfaces (Midjourney, Dall-e2, Stable Diffusion, Craiyon, Nightcafe), and alternative plan diagrams were recorded as outputs. The discussion of the outputs has been made over architectural design and space.
Findings
In the conceptual design phase of the architectural discipline and in the production of architectural plan scheme, AI algorithms are trending. This interaction imposes a new responsibility on architects. AI can create paradigm shifts in architectural processes with its tools with high data processing potential. On the other hand, in this study, it is emphasized that architecture is not just an act of producing visuals, but a functional act of producing visuals.
Originality/value
The technology is effective in producing architectural plans and directing them to artificial intelligence algorithms. With this study, multi-alternative architectural plan productions were tried with text-to-image bots with fast results. In this direction, a new method proposal has been developed for the conceptual design phase in architecture.
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Acknowledgements
Corrigendum: It has come to the attention of the publisher that the article Çelik, T. (2023), “Generative design experiments with artificial intelligence: reinterpretation of shape grammar”, Open House International, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/OHI-04-2023-0079 adapted Figure 7 from Figure 1 in Ploennigs, J., Berger, M. AI art in architecture. AI Civ. Eng. 2, 8 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43503-023-00018-y and unintentionally cited it incorrectly as adapted from a previous publication by the author (Celik 2023a). The source of Figure 7 has now been amended to reflect the correct attribution. The author sincerely apologises for this error.
Citation
Çelik, T. (2024), "Generative design experiments with artificial intelligence: reinterpretation of shape grammar", Open House International, Vol. 49 No. 5, pp. 822-842. https://doi.org/10.1108/OHI-04-2023-0079
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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