بررسی دغدغه معماران مبنی بر جایگزینی هوش مصنوعی به جای طراحان در هزاره سوم

Human societies have always been progressing in all aspects, and different sciences have had an upward trend alongside each other. In the meantime, the speed of development of sciences related to new technologies, especially computers, has been several times, and perhaps hundreds of times faster compared to other sciences. The advancement of technology is not an individual or group factor that we can easily control, or change its speed. It is rather considered a huge and collective movement concerning society and the world, which is beyond our control. And its pace is adjusted according to the needs of the majority of human societies. The emergence of new technologies has always had supporters and opponents and has caused concerns for some jobs, but in most cases, it has worked to improve human life, and of course, its negative and destructive effects on some jobs and professions are undeniable. But with the disappearance of old jobs, new jobs related to new technology are also introduced, which replace obsolete jobs. However, adapting to new jobs will also be challenging since not all those working in an old profession can quickly adapt to new things. Therefore, these new facilities are defined as a big challenge for some and maybe a threat. With the advancement of artificial intelligence in the field of architectural design, questions have been raised about the importance of the position of the architect and the technology that can perform the tasks of an architect one by one, which can help architects in designing or building, and they are becoming more advanced and independent every day. This development will probably have consequences for certain groups in the field of architecture. Replacing an architect engineer with artificial intelligence is considered the most evident concern in these changes. Accordingly, researchers have conducted plentiful research to answer some of the architects’ concerns about the possibility of being replaced with artificial intelligence. They have measured how artificial intelligence works in realistic conditions and explored their feedback in dealing with different and unexpected situations to determine whether this artificial intelligence will destroy architects and urban planners. And should it be considered a strategic threat to construction-related jobs? In recent research, they have examined the possibility of using artificial intelligence as a designer outside the laboratory and finally concluded that since artificial intelligence lacks human characteristics and merely imitates it, can not be used in cases where it is necessary for creative work and in cases where it is necessary to analyze the simultaneous impact of several issues and factors on each other, such as the interference of architectural issues with urban or religious laws, and it can not provide an acceptable answer and plan. Also, from the implementation point of view, it cannot present implementation plans or apply all effective factors in one plan, and its solutions are almost one-dimensional. In addition, from a technical point of view, the construction and operation of artificial intelligence that can act like an architect requires hundreds of times more costs than an architect, and the costs of maintaining and upgrading them will also add to it. While with a small percentage of that cost, you can use human architects who can present much better performance in complex conditions. According to recent studies, the impact of artificial intelligence on a group of jobs such as taxi drivers, tour guides, factory workers, construction workers, online sellers, and some teachers will be direct, while this will not happen to architecture due to its nature. In any case, the impact of artificial intelligence on architectural jobs will be palpable, but not to the extent that there is a risk of replacing them. When software for architectural drawing or 3D modeling, such as AutoCAD and 3D Max, were introduced, we faced harsh criticism from critics, while today, after several decades of these software’s introduction, we have seen many improvements. We have been more in architecture, which includes saving time, drawing accurately, and making designs understandable for ordinary people. Other than concerned architects, some activists regarding human rights are also trying to avoid the consequences of this technology and divert thoughts to the negative aspect of the use of artificial intelligence in the field of architecture. Running away from technology or confronting it is not the correct answer. Technology will open its way, and it is better to consider it an efficient tool that acts as a research or executive assistant rather than a deterrent or destructive factor.