More than half of practices believe AI will lead to staff cuts as adoption soars
By Tom Lowe2026-07-23T11:44:00
Nearly three quarters of architecture firms now use the tech despite worries over its impact on early-career professionals
The number of practices using AI has jumped by 15% over the past year with more than half of architecture firms now believing the trend will lead to staff reductions across the profession, according to a new RIBA survey.
AI adoption among respondents grew from 59% of practices in 2025 to 74% this year, with three quarters reporting improved productivity and 57% saying the tech had made a positive return on investment.
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