Are Architects Being Replaced by AI?

About this episode

Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd discuss the impact of AI on architecture and the profession's challenges.

In this episode of Urban Forecast, Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd dive into the unexpected success of their TikTok clip that racked up over 70,000 views and the fiery comments it sparked. From the frustrations of being undervalued in architecture to the looming influence of AI, the duo explore what’s driving discontent in the profession, why mental health needs to be part of the conversation, and how architects can reclaim their value in a changing industry. It’s candid, relatable, and unfiltered...

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Hosts: Oli Lowrie, Jon Ackroyd

Topics covered

• architecture
• AI
• mental health
• value in profession

Keywords

• TikTok
• discontent
• changing industry

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