School of Architecture Graduate AI Certificate
Dr. Karla Saldana Ochoa / Dr. Riccardo Villa / Dr. Zifeng Guo
Certificate Structure
The certificate offers a structured curriculum that emphasises coding, computation, and both theoretical and practical AI applications in architecture. It ensures students develop a competitive advantage in the job market through comprehensive AI education, bridging the skills gap and preparing them for success in this dynamic field.
Timeline
Timeline (CityLab Students)
Courses
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Introduces students to concepts like variables, conditions, loops, algorithms, and libraries. Through hands-on experiences, they will learn how to apply these concepts to solve real-world design problems. The course also meets university criteria as an "AI Enrichment" offering.
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Meets the university requirements as an “AI Ethics” course. Students will examine the role of AI and data-driven algorithms in architecture, exploring issues like fairness, bias, and copyright. They will also develop first-year architecture syllabi that integrate AI as a foundational element in the curriculum.
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3 credits
W01. AI in Interactive Design
W02. AI in Robotics (w/ BCN: Aladdin Alwisy)
W03. AI in Image Recognition / Point Cloud Segmentation
W04. Augmented Reality-Assisted Robotic Fabrication
W05. Augmented Reality-Assisted Assembly
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Students will focus on experimentation and hands-on application, learning common AI and Machine Learning algorithms used in design. They will apply these tools in architectural projects, which will fulfil university requirements under the “Use & Apply AI” category.
Coming up (2027)
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3 credits
W01. AI in building performance simulation and prediction
W02. AI in building energy management and consumption
W03. AI in HVAC system control and energy consumption
W04. AI in building noise control
W05. AI in lighting control
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This foundational course in architectural education challenges students to apply knowledge and skills from previous courses to real-world design projects. It fulfills university requirements under the “Use & Apply AI” category.
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