UOS unveils groundbreaking exhibition on AI in architecture

The exhibition, hosted by the UoS Department of Architectural Engineering serves as a dynamic platform for presenting the research and design innovations of graduate students enrolled in the MSc Architecture program. Among the attendees were Mr. Majid Al-Jarwan, Vice Chancellor for Public Relations, Prof. Abdul Wahab Bin Mohammad, Dean of the College of Engineering, and Prof. Emad Mushtaha, Chair of the Department of Architectural Engineering, alongside faculty members and students. 

Curated under the guidance of Dr. Aref Maqsoud and Dr. Aseel Hussein, the exhibition featured a diverse collection of projects emerging from three advanced postgraduate courses. Students explored the intersections of AI, computational design, and advanced architectural theory, illustrating how intelligent technologies can foster bold, sustainable, and imaginative design solutions. 

Highlights of the exhibition included AI-generated mosque concepts inspired by classical and modern Islamic architectural motifs, alongside an experimental high-rise project titled Jenga Skyscrapers, where algorithmic forms were merged with interactive simulations and unconventional design expressions.

Other standout works delved into biomorphic architecture, with students leveraging AI to analyze and simulate biological systems found in fruits, animals, and plants—transforming organic inspiration into functional and sustainable design prototypes. Equally compelling were the interactive façades engineered by students using AI-driven models programmed to respond dynamically to environmental stimuli via responsive sensors—marking a significant leap toward smart architecture. 

The exhibition also spotlighted several academic papers on the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies across various phases of architectural development. A number of these papers have already been published in prestigious, high-impact journals, underscoring the university’s growing stature as a hub for innovation and advanced research in architectural design.