Future of Australian Architecture

Future of Australian Architecture

An industry survey has found Australian architects are worried about the climate crisis and frustrated by barriers to action but are confident the profession can contribute to a sustainable future.

There appears to be a real problem in implementing new technologies in an ordered, coordinated fashion.

As a fragmented industry with many small contractors, the adoption of new technologies has been uneven and uncoordinated, and the adoption of AI in the industry could result in fundamental restructuring of the industry.

It could no doubt solve some of the issues of compliance and quality but could equally lead to issues of uncertain liability and risk shifting, where the architect’s current professional responsibilities for their work are blurred by the use of AI in their practices.

Automation may push some architects out of their comfort zone, but that doesn’t mean it’s game over. In a world where creativity and innovation rule, architects must keep their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, while also mastering data analysis, digital literacy, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.