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7 Top AI Tools for Generating Smart Architectural Plans

Architizer

From generative design that explores a multitude of creative possibilities to sophisticated simulations predicting energy performance, AI empowers architects to make informed decisions and optimize their designs without however sacrificing their capacity for imaginative exploration. Learn more and review this tool > CONIX.AI

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South Hill House, Toronto, Ontario

e-architect

The siting of the project was influenced by local zoning regulations, however the new mass also yields to the existing house along the north elevation to celebrate the different periods of construction. This curvaceous approach also acts as a diagram to contrast new vs old.

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The Importance of Planning

DesignScape Architects

Planning is done in numerous stages – from schematic diagramming to final tender plans. Schematic diagramming’ refers to the process in which architects analyse the conditions of the site, and the client’s brief, and loosely organise the building’s functions and services into a rough plan drawing.

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A conversation with Quang Truong: carbon fiber, zoning, and architecture's slow evolution

Portland Architecture

Oh the nomenclature thing is so complicated—I actually generated a number of charts and diagrams just to try and organize and track all the names and distinctions in my book. Could you tell us a little bit about Urban Form, the online resource for zoning regulations you’ve been developing? Is that right? How did you become interested?

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Competitions: Design Competition of International Islands and the Future Residence

Bustler

For detailed regulation conditions, please see competition documents – site planning and su file) Design Requirements. It is best to submit drawings according to the order of site plan – diagrams – single building – partial. Principle of landing: The design shall comply with relative state and local rules and regulations of PRC.

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The Parson Capen House, 1683, Topsfield, MA

Jane Griswold Radocchia

For more information and photographs in color see [link] The geometry for the house is based on the square. The diagram shows in the center the brick which would have formed the back wall of the 4 fireplaces with 2 square spaces on either side: the parlor and the hall. So it wasn't torn down, updated, or abandoned. We are lucky.

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Jacobs Creates Dramatic Intrigue through Spatial Overlapping and Use of Light at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center

Architizer

The parti diagrams revolved around the duality of the experience: light lobby/dark performance space, See/Be Seen, reality/fantasy, tension/release – translated as clear/opaque, heavy/light, smooth/textured… a balance of opposites. At 77’ tall the precast panels are among the tallest erected in North America. © Jacobs.

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