AI in architecture: Resource or replacement?

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"A recent AIA\nsurvey shows architecture firms are slowly adopting the use of artificial\nintelligence (AI) but anticipate AI to be a significant tool for serving\nclients in the future. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Though few firms\n\u2013 only 5 percent \u2013 report early adoption of AI models, nearly 70 percent of\nfirms are exploring AI as a part of future business models. AIA polled surveys\nas part of the most recent AIA\u2019s monthly work-on-the-boards survey. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Baker believes\narchitects are still learning about the options available with the new technology,\nwhich could eventually be a cost-effective tool for firms."]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThere\u0027s a\nhandful of early adopters jumping in to see what the applications are, but\nthere are others waiting before they sink a lot of time in it until they know\nmore,\u201d said Baker. \u201cIt makes sense to let the technology sort itself out.\u201d"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Firms report\nbeing most interested in AI to serve marketing needs, provide design options,\nand manage zoning and code compliance, and 90 percent of firms anticipate they\nwill be using or increasing usage of AI over the next three years. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Even as interest\nin AI increases, Baker says there are few who believe AI will put architects\nout of work. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThere is a\ngrowing consensus in fields like architecture that AI will complement a\nprofessional\u2019s skills but not serve as a replacement for them,\u201d said Baker. "]]]]}