AI Practice 2 | Mr Mstislav Kochkin

AI POWERED IDEATION

Masters Dissertation

Glasgow, UK / 2024

Description:

The Masters dissertation studies artificial intelligence, already used in architecture, and investigates AI’s possible impact on it. The theoretical part explores the structure, operation, and training methods of different AI models and explains how they evolved from optimisation tools and the “black box” problem behind them. This part also reviews the position of architectural researchers and data scientists assigned to AI within the digitalisation and automation of the architectural industry. The practical part investigates how “creative” AI tools can be integrated into the architectural design ideation process using my Stage 5 Final Design Thesis as the subject of study and training dataset. The finished design media (drawings, diagrams, visualisations and physical models) were translated into text prompts using the semantic method to be “recreated” by TextToImage AI. Then, a brand-new design iteration on the same site was developed from scratch using TextToText, TextToImage models and AI-powered CAD. The results of the practical part demonstrated which architectural design tasks AI can handle already and possibly in the future. This, together with the theoretical research outcomes, opened the route for the final discussion of AI’s possible impact on the architectural design process, employees’ skill sets, supply chain, legislation, and ethics behind it.

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AI-powered style transfer onto sketch, 3D model and AI-generated visualisations

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Prompt generation with ChatGPT using functional and non-functional requirements

You:

Could you generate a Midjourney prompt using the following requirements? Functional requirement: a 2-storey cafe building in an urban park. Non-functional requirements: the cafe building has a rectangular plan; the cafe building has a corten steel facade with integrated vegetation; the cafe building's facade has tall windows; the cafe building has a parametric corten steel canopy, which is supported by the branching corten steel columns; the branching corten steel columns are covered with the climbing vegetation; the park is located in the previous shipbuilding site; there are constructed wetlands and trees around the cafe; time of the day is dusk; the atmosphere should combine industrial and green; the image is rendered with the VRay

ChatGPT:

Of course! Here's a Midjourney prompt based on your requirements:

Imagine a 2-storey cafe building situated within an urban park. The cafe is designed with a rectangular plan and features a facade made of corten steel, seamlessly adorned with integrated vegetation. Tall windows grace the cafe's facade, allowing soft natural light to illuminate the interior. The cafe's architectural design includes a striking parametric corten steel canopy, gracefully supported by branching corten steel columns that are covered in lush climbing vegetation. This urban park is located on the historic grounds of a former shipbuilding site, surrounded by constructed wetlands and a variety of trees. As the day transitions into dusk, casting a serene, soft light over the scene, the atmosphere effortlessly combines the industrial heritage of the shipbuilding site with the tranquility of nature. To capture the essence of this enchanting urban oasis at twilight, render the image using VRay, highlighting the fusion of architecture and nature within this cafe setting.

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You:

Could you generate a Dall-E prompt of any length using the following requirements? Functional requirement: a 2-storey cafe building in an urban park. Non-functional requirements: the cafe building has a rectangular plan; the cafe building has a corten steel facade with integrated vegetation; the cafe building's facade has tall windows; the cafe building has a parametric corten steel canopy, which is supported by the branching corten steel columns; the branching corten steel columns are covered with the climbing vegetation; the park is located in the previous shipbuilding site; there are constructed wetlands and trees around the cafe; time of the day is dusk; the atmosphere should combine industrial and green; the image is rendered with the VRay

ChatGPT:

Certainly, here's a detailed DALL-E prompt that incorporates your requirements:

"Generate an image of a 2-story cafe nestled in an urban park. The cafe's design features a rectangular layout and a striking corten steel facade adorned with integrated vegetation, showcasing tall windows that let in the warm dusk light. A parametric corten steel canopy gracefully stretches above the structure, supported by branching corten steel columns, which are lushly covered with climbing vegetation. This unique cafe is situated within a former shipbuilding site, with the surrounding landscape boasting constructed wetlands and a dense canopy of trees. The setting is bathed in the soft glow of dusk, creating a captivating atmosphere that seamlessly combines industrial elements with vibrant greenery. The image should be rendered using VRay."

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You:

Could you generate a Stable Diffusion prompt using the following requirements? Functional requirement: a 2-storey cafe building in an urban park. Non-functional requirements: the cafe building has a rectangular plan; the cafe building has a corten steel facade with integrated vegetation; the cafe building's facade has tall windows; the cafe building has a parametric corten steel canopy, which is supported by the branching corten steel columns; the branching corten steel columns are covered with the climbing vegetation; the park is located in the previous shipbuilding site; there are constructed wetlands and trees around the cafe; time of the day is dusk; the atmosphere should combine industrial and green; the image is rendered with the VRay

ChatGPT:

Certainly! Here's a Stable Diffusion prompt based on your requirements:

"Generate a Stable Diffusion scene featuring a picturesque 2-story cafe building nestled within an urban park. Visualize the cafe building with a rectangular plan, captivating with its corten steel facade seamlessly integrated with lush vegetation. Adorn the facade with tall, elegant windows that allow natural light to pour in. Imagine a stunning parametric corten steel canopy gracefully supported by branching corten steel columns, covered in enchanting climbing vegetation. Situate this cafe building within the former shipbuilding site, where constructed wetlands and majestic trees surround it. Set the time of day to dusk, casting a tranquil ambiance over the scene. Craft an atmosphere that harmoniously blends industrial and green elements, capturing the essence of the park's unique location. Lastly, render this captivating image with VRay to enhance its realism and appeal, making it a truly memorable depiction of this urban park cafe."