ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Built Environ.
Sec. Sustainable Design and Construction
Volume 11 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1610709
This article is part of the Research TopicPeople, Process, Product, and Policy: Exploring the Nexus For The Sustainable Digital Transformation Of The Construction IndustryView all articles
Enhancing the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Architectural Education -Case Study Saudi Arabia
Provisionally accepted
- 1Umm al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
- 2Architecture, College of Engineering and Architecture, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
- 3The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah Research, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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This study investigates the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in architectural education by analyzing the awareness, usage, and perceptions of AI among both students and faculty. The goal was to pinpoint key factors that affect AI adoption and its role in educational practices, focusing on how the two groups differ in their perspectives. A survey was conducted with a sample size of 160 students and 32 faculty members. The data collected was analyzed through both descriptive and inferential statistics, including regression analysis, to highlight trends and relationships. The findings reveal a significant gap between students and faculty in terms of AI awareness and usage. Students showed much higher enthusiasm and familiarity with AI tools, aligning with their digital-native background, whereas faculty members expressed hesitancy, particularly over concerns that an over-reliance on AI could stifle creativity. Despite these differences, both groups agreed on the importance of AI integration in architectural education. They also acknowledged the need for training programs and workshops to build AI-related skills. The study concludes with a set of recommendations aimed at increasing AI engagement in architectural curricula. It emphasizes the need for skill development initiatives that will help students and faculty alike understand how AI can enhance, rather than replace, creativity in architectural design. These efforts are seen as crucial for ensuring that AI is used effectively to improve educational outcomes while maintaining the creative integrity of the design process.
Keywords: architecture, artificial intelligence, Education, Architectural education, Sustainable Design
Received: 12 Apr 2025; Accepted: 30 May 2025.
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* Correspondence: Adnan Alshahrani, Umm al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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