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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Media in Architecture

Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have become indispensable in planning and construction practices, playing a central role in addressing demographic, ecological, and economic challenges. This ranges from AI systems that transform text inputs into impressive visual representations, to digital tools for site analysis, inventory collection, integration of sustainability aspects into planning (life cycle analysis, building simulation), streamlining planning and construction phases, project management, and optimisation of building energy management, to AI applications that improve the circular economy in the construction sector.

To optimise various aspects of planning and architectural processes, computer-based systems, software, and data are used to transform traditional manual practices into digital workflows. These enable more efficient approaches for design, analysis, documentation, access to planning documents, and communication. Commonly used tools include AI image generation, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), LiDAR, photogrammetry, parametric design, Building Information Modelling (BIM), 3D printing, IoT, energy monitoring, virtual reality, and augmented reality. The market offers a variety of other innovative solutions that can contribute to optimising planning and construction processes. AI-powered tools enable comprehensive data analysis, such as life cycle analyses of building materials, energy demand simulations, and the assessment of climatic impacts of building designs. These data-driven approaches ensure aesthetically pleasing, functional, and ecologically sustainable buildings.

AI Workstation

The AI Workstation at Hochschule Wismar serves as a demonstrator for a variety of projects and enables the application of specialised AI tools that can revolutionise work processes and increase efficiency.

What can be explored?

  • Planning & Modelling: Intelligent tools for precise and efficient project design

  • Documentation & Communication: Automated reports and optimised project management

  • Image Editing & Visualisation: High-quality graphics, realistic 3D models, and immersive presentations

  • AR & VR: Interactive experiences for better design decisions and project visualisation

  • Energy Simulation & Sustainability: Analysis and optimisation of energy demand and environmental balance

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3D Object Scanner

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Photogrammetry

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Virtual Reality (VR)

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Augmented Reality (AR)

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Handbook

In a time of rapid technological advancements, companies in the field of architecture and planning must recognise and effectively harness the potential of digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This brochure is specifically aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises that want to find their way to digital and sustainable solutions to strengthen their competitiveness and relevance in an ever-changing market. The combination of digitalisation and AI opens up entirely new possibilities for sustainable and future-oriented architecture. Through the intelligent use of these technologies, not only can more efficient and innovative designs be created, but resource consumption can also be reduced, making a valuable contribution to environmental protection.

This brochure provides a comprehensive insight into the application of digitalisation and AI in construction. It guides you from the basic concepts of these technologies to their practical implementation in sustainable projects, as well as concrete strategies for integrating them into everyday work. Through best practice examples, it demonstrates how digital innovations are already being successfully used today and what opportunities they present for the future. Given global challenges and increasing demands for sustainable building, now is the time to actively seize the opportunities presented by digitalisation and AI.

studioBLOME

Optimisation of Work Processes through Artificial Intelligence (AI)

As an expert in energy-efficient and resource-optimised construction, Dieter Blome founded the planning office studioBLOME in Darmstadt in 2021, with projects always focused on sustainability. studioBLOME offers traditional planning services in phases 1 to 8 as well as consultations in energy efficiency, resource optimisation, and thermal building physics.

In addition to numerous practical projects, Mr. Blome is also active in teaching and has been a professor at Hochschule Wismar, Faculty of Design, since 2022. Therefore, optimised time and project management at studioBLOME are essential and – thanks to the use of AI tools – possible. Software specifically developed for energy consultants handles project management for the currently approximately 120 projects being worked on, creating process chains and workflows based on funding requirements and deadlines. This enables access to projects while on the go, seamless communication within the team, and collaborative project work.

Artificial intelligence not only organises the projects but also contributes to minimising processing time. It comes into play even during the surveying of existing buildings, enabling fast area measurement of rooms for the creation of energy certificates. For more complex buildings, drones are also used to supplement the surveying with aerial images.

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Energy-efficient and resource-optimised planning and construction

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An Innovative AI-Based Online Platform for Architects, Contractors, and Property Developers

The housing market in Germany is facing significant challenges: rising construction costs, a shortage of affordable housing, and complex approval processes. Modular construction methods offer a solution as they can be realised more quickly and cost-effectively. With increasing acceptance of technology in construction and a growing demand for more efficient construction processes, Keywood provides an attractive solution for all market participants.

The online platform Keywood utilises AI to support the entire process of planning and awarding modular construction projects, from the initial idea to completion. By using Artificial Intelligence (AI), the platform aids the design process through the presentation of design alternatives and optimisation of construction costs to make planning and construction processes more efficient. The goal is to provide housing more quickly, cost-effectively, and sustainably.

Hochschule Wismar, as part of the Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Rostock, supports the company in the development process of the AI-based online platform Keywood, for example, by assisting in finding suitable funding options and providing knowledge transfer and expertise in building technology and AI.

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Keywood

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