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@article{191994,
        author = {Arun Kumar Koottharasan Nadar},
        title = {Teaching Architecture in the Age of AI: Challenges and Opportunities},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {173-182},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191994},
        abstract = {This research paper examines the transformative integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in architectural education, focusing on its impact on teaching methodologies, design cognition, and human-AI collaboration. It explores the shift from traditional manual drafting to AI-driven approaches such as generative modelling and performance analysis, highlighting how these technologies enhance creativity, precision, and efficiency in design processes. The study addresses the need for curricular adaptations that balance foundational design principles with technological proficiency, emphasizing ethical considerations and the cultivation of critical thinking in AI-enhanced learning environments. It also investigates skill development, faculty readiness, and student accessibility, alongside the evolving role of architects in an AI-augmented professional landscape. Furthermore, the paper discusses augmented studio learning, the integration of immersive technologies like VR and AR, and strategies for bridging academia and industry through continuous professional development. The findings underscore the importance of fostering adaptability and lifelong learning to prepare future architects for the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in architecture.},
        keywords = {AI-Driven Architecture, Generative Modelling, Design Cognition,Human-AI Collaboration, Curricular Adaptation},
        month = {February},
        }