In partnership with 2024 Stirling Prize award winners Grimshaw Architects,Lancaster University School of Architecture is set to host the 'AI & Architecture Summit 2025: Sustainability' on Friday 31 January 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the historic Morecambe Winter Gardens, United Kingdom.

A series of expert talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, will provide attendees with insights into the latest AI-driven sustainable design methodologies and discuss innovative solutions for a greener future in architectural practice. From the generation of AI- based smart buildings to eco-friendly designs, this summit will showcase the latest trends and technologies shaping the use of AI to achieve low carbon buildings.

Programme Schedule:

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Registration with Tea & Coffee

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM: Introduction: Using AI to Reduce Carbon in Architectural Practice

Speaker: Professor Des Fagan, Lancaster University

11:20 AM – 11:40 AM: AI and Open Source: The Ethics of AI Use in Architectural Practice

Speakers: Léllé Demertzi and Arielle Bennett, The Turing Institute

11:40 AM – 12:00 PM: AI & Sustainability in Architectural Education

Speaker: Tom Holberton, Bartlett School of Architecture

12:00 PM – 12:20 PM: AI for Sustainable Architectural Practice

Speaker: George Guida, ArchiTAG, Harvard University

12:20 PM – 12:40 PM: AI and BIM Integration

Speaker: Marek Suchocki, AutoDesk

12:40 PM – 1:15 PM: Panel Discussion and Q&A

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch Break

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: AI:Lab – Artificial Intelligence for Low Carbon Building

Presented by: Grimshaw Architects

The event will take place at the Morecambe Winter Gardens, with tours of the building providing an inspiring backdrop for a day of learning and collaboration. Register now to

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