"AI is a tool for exploration.” - Architect Daeho Lee on Shaping the Future of the Built Environment with AI

How will AI change the world around us? Architect Daeho Lee has been working with AI visualization software to project a new path forward for architecture and design. He joins MoPo discusses his journey in architecture, the evolution of rendering, and the impact of AI on design. He reflects on the transition from traditional rendering methods to AI-generated visuals, emphasizing the importance of visualization as a communication tool in architecture. Daeho shares insights on how AI can enhance the design process, particularly for young architects, while also addressing the limitations and challenges of integrating AI into architectural practice. The discussion culminates in a vision for the future of architecture, where individual creativity and technology converge. Keywords architecture, AI, rendering, design process, visualization, communication, Daeho Lee, Adjaye Associates, OMA, technology, Midjourney, instagram, archviz Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:32 The Role of Rendering in Architecture 04:27 Using AI to Generate Design Options 09:49 Shift towards Hyper-Realistic Renderings 12:56 Outsourcing Rendering and New Software 15:05 Exploring AI-Generated Renderings 15:33 The Power of Visualization 17:15 Engaging Clients through 3D Renderings 18:13 The Evolution of Visuals in the Design Process 19:56 Communicating Design Ideas with AI 31:55 Limitations and Potentials of AI in Architecture 41:02 Clients' Preferences and Design Inspiration 42:25 The Role of AI and the Designer 55:04 Limitations of Integrating AI in Architecture 59:16 The Future of Architecture and the Role of Architects Links https://www.instagram.com/daeho_lee_0104 https://www.lmtlsarchitecture.com/