Architectural Competitions
Design with AI
Submission: 24/05/2024
Location: STEAMhouse, Belmont Row, Birmingham, B4 7RQ
Design a pavilion for an international Expo
Objective: The competition challenges participants to design a captivating pavilion for an international expo that seamlessly integrates AI-driven design processes with architectural creativity, focusing on the theme of harmonizing technology with the natural environment.
Brief: Participants are tasked with utilizing the CrXaI tool, an AI-powered image generation and architectural visualization tool, to conceive and present their pavilion designs. The pavilion should serve as a showcase of cutting-edge architectural techniques, incorporating sustainable materials and energy-efficient design principles. Moreover, the design should demonstrate a balance between technological advancement and the preservation of natural landscapes, encouraging interaction and engagement from expo visitors.
Key Requirements
Integration of AI Technology: Designs must prominently feature the utilization of the groundbreaking CrXaI tool, renowned for its ability to streamline the design process, inspire creativity, and produce stunning visualizations with unparalleled realism and detail.
Sustainability: Emphasis should be placed on sustainability and eco-friendliness, with CrXaI empowering designers to explore sustainable solutions and visualize their environmental impact with unprecedented accuracy and insight.
Aesthetic Appeal: The pavilion should be visually striking and memorable, capturing the imagination of expo attendees. Creativity and originality in architectural form, spatial arrangement, and use of light and shadow are encouraged.
Functionality and Accessibility: Designs should prioritize functionality and accessibility, ensuring that the pavilion can accommodate a diverse range of visitors and activities. Consideration should be given to circulation paths, seating areas, and interactive elements that enhance the visitor experience.
Interactivity: Incorporate interactive elements or installations that engage expo visitors and encourage active participation. These could include AI-driven exhibits, augmented reality experiences, or interactive digital displays that respond to visitor input.
Judging Criteria
- Innovation and Creativity: 30%
- Integration of Technology: 25%
- Sustainability and Environmental Impact: 20%
- Aesthetic Appeal and Architectural Design: 15%
- Functionality and Accessibility: 10%
Submission Guidelines
- The submission should include the design renderings prominently, with the description of the design integrated into the A2 size portrait document.
- Designs should be presented using the CrXaI tool to showcase the integration of AI technology in the design process.
- Alongside the digital renderings, participants should ensure that the written description outlining the design concept, key features, and rationale behind design decisions is clearly visible and legible within the A2 size portrait document.
- The complete submission, including the design renderings and description, should be uploaded to the DigitalBuiltHub website’s designated submission point.
This guideline ensures that participants’ submissions are in a standardized format for easy review and evaluation while also allowing for a clear presentation of both the design visuals and accompanying description.
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Design a pavilion for an international Expo
This competition aims to inspire architects and designers to push the boundaries of architectural practice by harnessing the power of AI technology to create sustainable, visually stunning pavilions that captivate and inspire visitors at the international expo.
Meet Our Jury
Milad Mohtadi
Dr Mustafa Al-Adhami
Dr Elham Delzendeh
