Opinion

Why AI won’t replace architects – it will make them better

By 2025-12-01T07:00:00

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Dr Stephen Hamil argues that AI’s true value lies in liberating architects from administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on creative problem-solving while machines handle technical groundwork and compliance checking

All across the media, headlines talk about AI stealing jobs, but walk into any progressive architecture practice and you will experience something different. Behind the noise about AI automation, a quiet revolution is unfolding; one where AI does not replace the skills and real-world experience of seasoned professionals, but instead amplifies their capabilities, helping them achieve their best.

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