Powered by AI – Artificial intelligence in landscape architecture and urbanism
This is a special book publication of ‘scape - the magazine for landscape architecture and urbanism. It is also available in Dutch. Click here for more information.
Artificial Intelligence has quickly become an indispensable tool in the world of architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning and design. This book explores the possibilities, the perspectives and the dangers, and to this end has partnered with guest editor LOLA Landscape Architects, an internationally acclaimed design firm that distinguishes itself in innovation in addition to creativity.
Discussions with leading designers, scientists and artists – such as Piet Oudolf, Refik Anadol, Peter Veenstra and Carlos Bañón – explore the power and significance of AI. How does it change the designer's work process? How far does data processing and analysis extend? What is the creative potential?
Content of this book:
Introduction
Peter Veenstra: 'Beauty is there for all to see'
Interviews and portraits
AI-artist Carlos Bañón: 'The more we use AI, the more human we can be'
Leen Gorissen on natural intelligence: 'AI is nothing more than Western prejudices cast in code'
AI-artist Refik Anadol: 'I believe art and creativity should and must be in the hands of humans'
Koert van Mensvoort (Next Nature) on a future with AI: 'We can excavate the Earth until it becomes unliveable, but I hope we choose a different path’
Report
What does the AI-enhanced office look like?
AI's hidden costs and existential risks
Intermezzo's
Digital Twins for climate adaptation
Four generative tools to boost your practice
Towards a good landscape AI
Essay
Learning Machines for an AI powered landscape
Battle
Piet Oudolf versus AI
Review
Designing a campus for AI in Heilbronn
Q&A by ChatGPT
'Hi ChatGPT, what do you think of this issue?'
Books and podcasts
More to read and more to listen
... and more! 'Sit back, explore, and be amazed. AI offers so many possibilities!'
Contributors to this book:
Peter Veenstra (LOLA), Harry Harsema (SCAPE), Daphne de Bruijn (SCAPE), Djuna Spreksel (SCAPE), Martin Garcia Perez, Roberto Coccia (LOLA), Simon Verbeeck (LOLA), Scott Penman (Sasaki), Cosimo Scotucci (MVRDV), Anya Domlesky (SWA), Bradley Cantrell (UVA university), Ilmar Hurkxkens (ETH Zurich), Sajjad Moazeni (UW university), Lilly Maxwell-Lwin (Commonland), Refik Anadol (TBC), Carlos Bañon Blazquez, Piet Oudolf, Reddit community, Petrouschka Thumann (Rijksvastgoedbedrijf), Koert van Mensvoort (Next Nature), and others
Design
Daphne de Bruijn, Harry Harsema
Language English
Binding softcover with dustjacket, 17 x 24 cm,
176 pages, full colour
ISBN 9789492474728