Stable diffusion in architectural design: Closing doors or opening new horizons?

This study explored integrating Stable Diffusion, a generative artificial intelligence (AI), into architectural design workflows, focusing on its impact on design process and students' learning experiences. A comparative analysis revealed an optimized workflow incorporating Stable Diffusion, wh...

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Published in:INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL COMPUTING
Main Authors: Cao, Yujie; Aziz, Azhan Abdul; Arshard, Wan Nur Rukiah Mohd
Format: Article; Early Access
Language:English
Published: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD 2024
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Online Access:https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001286093300001
author Cao
Yujie; Aziz
Azhan Abdul; Arshard
Wan Nur Rukiah Mohd
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Yujie; Aziz
Azhan Abdul; Arshard
Wan Nur Rukiah Mohd
Stable diffusion in architectural design: Closing doors or opening new horizons?
Architecture
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Yujie; Aziz
Azhan Abdul; Arshard
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spelling Cao, Yujie; Aziz, Azhan Abdul; Arshard, Wan Nur Rukiah Mohd
Stable diffusion in architectural design: Closing doors or opening new horizons?
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL COMPUTING
English
Article; Early Access
This study explored integrating Stable Diffusion, a generative artificial intelligence (AI), into architectural design workflows, focusing on its impact on design process and students' learning experiences. A comparative analysis revealed an optimized workflow incorporating Stable Diffusion, which enhanced design exploration, conceptualization and visualization in early design stages. Demonstrations showcased text/image-to-image capabilities generating architectural visuals. Employing a mixed-methods research design, which encompasses comparative analysis and a thorough questionnaire-based exploration, the research sheds light on the challenges and opportunities of integrating Stable Diffusion into architectural education and practice. While receptive, some concerns existed around AI automation risks. The paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the transformative potential of generative AI, particularly Stable Diffusion, in reshaping workflows and educational dimensions of architectural design. Findings advise integrating emerging AI like Stable Diffusion into architecture curricula to equip students for AI-driven industries, emphasizing judicious human-AI collaboration. Further research could continue optimizing hybrid human-AI design workflows.
SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
1478-0771
2048-3988
2024


10.1177/14780771241270257
Architecture

WOS:001286093300001
https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001286093300001
title Stable diffusion in architectural design: Closing doors or opening new horizons?
title_short Stable diffusion in architectural design: Closing doors or opening new horizons?
title_full Stable diffusion in architectural design: Closing doors or opening new horizons?
title_fullStr Stable diffusion in architectural design: Closing doors or opening new horizons?
title_full_unstemmed Stable diffusion in architectural design: Closing doors or opening new horizons?
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description This study explored integrating Stable Diffusion, a generative artificial intelligence (AI), into architectural design workflows, focusing on its impact on design process and students' learning experiences. A comparative analysis revealed an optimized workflow incorporating Stable Diffusion, which enhanced design exploration, conceptualization and visualization in early design stages. Demonstrations showcased text/image-to-image capabilities generating architectural visuals. Employing a mixed-methods research design, which encompasses comparative analysis and a thorough questionnaire-based exploration, the research sheds light on the challenges and opportunities of integrating Stable Diffusion into architectural education and practice. While receptive, some concerns existed around AI automation risks. The paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the transformative potential of generative AI, particularly Stable Diffusion, in reshaping workflows and educational dimensions of architectural design. Findings advise integrating emerging AI like Stable Diffusion into architecture curricula to equip students for AI-driven industries, emphasizing judicious human-AI collaboration. Further research could continue optimizing hybrid human-AI design workflows.
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