Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –
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Speech by Andrey Surovenkov (right)
On November 5, a thematic session, "Artificial Intelligence in Urban Development: Opportunities and Challenges," was held as part of the Zodchestvo-2025 festival. Andrey Surovenkov, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, represented SPbGASU.
In his speech, he presented a program for integrating artificial intelligence technologies into the educational process of the Faculty of Architecture. According to Alexander Vladimirovich, AI is becoming an important tool for creative exploration, analysis, and visualization—from concept to final rendering. SPbGASU students are actively mastering modern neural network systems. The results obtained are combined with traditional design methods and manual refinement. This approach accelerates the design process, improves the quality of presentation, and develops the critical thinking of future architects, the head of the Faculty of Architecture noted.
Experience with AI is being integrated into course design and project activities at the university. As Andrey Surovenkov emphasized, SPbGASU is developing a new "architectural literacy" that includes the ability to interact with intelligent systems.
Near-term prospects include the creation of an "Architecture and AI" laboratory, joint courses with ITMO University's Institute of Design and Urban Studies, and the introduction of a new "AI and Architectural Thinking" module into the master's program.
The idea of integrating artificial intelligence into educational processes resonates with the overall digital transformation program being implemented at SPbGASU. The university is consistently developing a system of project-based learning and developing digital competencies in graduates, which is reflected in the activities of educational centers for project-based learning and digital competencies.
"AI won't replace an architect. But it will quickly replace those who are afraid to use it," Andrey Surovenkov concluded his speech.
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