More than chat - Wat kan AI betekenen voor ontwerpers
Target audience
The target audience for the specialist course would be PHD applicants and master students in architecture
with an interest in computer sciences or alternatively PHD applicants in computer sciences with an interest in the use of
generative AI as a design tool. We would like to structure the specialist course in 3 horizontal studio’s consisting each of
1 PHD applicant and 3 or 4 master students.
Organizing and scientific committee
Pauline Clarot - Praktijkassistente aan de Vakgroep Architectuur en Stedenbouw
Willem Bekers - Doctor-assistent aan de Vakgroep Architectuur en Stedenbouw
Joris Kerremans - Praktijkassistent aan de Vakgroep Architectuur en Stedenbouw
Mohammed Moubile - Praktijkassistent aan det Vakgroep Architectuur en Stedenbouw
Ruben Verstraeten - Professor aan de Vakgroep Architectuur en Stedenbouw
Abstract
Our ambition with the specialist course is to research what the role of AI within the design process of architects can be.
The social risks posed by AI pose are central to current academic debate, and particularly the impact on creativity,
authenticity and authorship of text-generating models such as Chat GPT.
Without ignoring these dangers and important societal questions, we would like to broaden the current debate by shining
a light on the possibilities of AI as a tool for the architect.
Programme
Please find more information here.
Objectives
During the course of the summer school, we will research how to ethically integrate AI in a design process. We will teach
the students how to train an AI-model themselves on a curated database and research how prompting and parameters
within an AI model can influence results. The three horizontal ‘ateliers’ will work on exercises respectively centered around
Authorship, Authenticity and Reference, key topics around the use artificial intelligence within a design process.
Dates and venue
15-19 September 2025
Location: Interfacultair studiecentrum VANDENHOVE Centrum voor Architectuur en Kunst
Registration
- Follow this link for the registration and waiting list. We check if you are eligible to participate. The registration deadline is 20 July 2025.
- Cancellation of your registration can only be performed by sending an email to doctoralschools@ugent.be.
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The no show policy applies.
Registration fee
Free of charge for Doctoral School members.
Number of participants
Maximum 12 to 15 participants, of whom 3 PHD applicants, divided in three horizontal ‘ateliers’.
Language
English
Training method
Workshops- 35 h
Lectures- 5h
Exhibition- 2nd of October until 29th of November
Evaluation method
100% attendance
After successful participation, the Doctoral School Office will add this course to your curriculum of the Doctoral Training Programme in Oasis. Please note that this can take up to one to two months after completion of the course.