Overview

Applications in planning that use artificial intelligence (AI) are gaining momentum, but sound information is still hard to find, especially for architects, urban planners, landscape architects and interior architects. We have therefore compiled the 10 most important questions and answers on AI in architecture to provide you with basic information and an initial, practical orientation on the topic. The 10 questions and 10 answers were compiled by the BAK working group “Artificial Intelligence” under the auspices of the Berlin Chamber of Architects.

Under the motto “better places, better impact, stronger business”, the world’s largest real estate trade fair MIPIM opened its doors again in Cannes, France, from March 14-17, 2023. For the 14th time, NAX was again present with the GERMAN PAVILION, where this year 25 exhibitors were able to present their expertise under the motto: “Excellence in Architecture”.

NOW, NEAR, NEXT, the digital exhibition of projects by NAX partners and sponsors 2022-27, focuses on the transformation of architecture and construction. What are the competences that position German engineering and architecture offices internationally? The consistent German values such as perfectionism, quality in construction and project management, reliable engineering services and on-time delivery are enhanced by the experimental, the courageous, the different, the creative, the unfinished and perhaps also the typically “un-German”. 

Located in the Haidian District of the city, Dayuan Haidian Mansion has ten luxury residential buildings with 348 apartments which are 170 m2 to 340 m2 in size. Designed by Beijing Victory Star Architectural & Civil Engineering Design CO., LTD., it features a classical Chinese garden landscape and a healthy living environment as the highlights of this residence sub-district.

On the rocky Antarctic plateau adjacent to the Larsemann Hills, at temperatures down to minus 40 °C, India has been operating a science research station since 2012. It is named “Bharati”, after the Hindu Goddess of Wisdom and Knowledge. For wisdom and knowledge to flourish even on the most isolated and hostile continent, it is vital that the team of scientists is realiably supplied with heat and water.

is a world-famous symbol of freedom and the pursuit of happiness. At almost 100 metres high, including her plinth, “Lady Liberty” is a truly imposing structure. And she is of course one of New York’s most popular attractions. Several million “admirers” a year make the pilgrimage on the ferry to Liberty Island, in the Upper Bay between Jersey City and Manhattan.

Hotel Mexico, located on the seafront in Cesenatico, Italy, reopened its doors in time for the 2012 summer bathing season. Extended by several rooms, a pool, sun deck and wellness area, the facility is now equipped with superior quality services and common spaces, and offers a greater number of comfortable rooms with a contemporary look.

The new Salvador Dalí Museum of St. Petersburg, Forida, USA, encompasses art, books and personal papers created by Dalí himself. The architecturally exceptional museum is 66,450 square feet and cost around $36 million to build. Over 15,000 square feet of the Dalí is dedicated to gallery space – allowing the continuous exhibition of the museum’s collection of 96 Dalí paintings.

Kennecott UT Copper (KUC) is one of the largest copper mining operations in the world. With a history that dates back to 1903, the company is a leading producer of copper, gold, silver and molybdenum. Its Bingham Canyon mine in Utah, USA, has produced more copper than any other mine in history – 18.7 million tons.

For the Sino-German City Lab, NAX invited Prof. Yang Jianqiang, from the Southeast University in Nanjing, to give a lecture about the development history and course of urban regeneration in China, its practical significance and goals, China’s planning path to achieve sustainable urban regeneration and future expectations on Sino-German cooperation in urban renewal.

For the Sino-German City Lab, NAX talked to Thilo Cunz and Ang Ye from the German Energy Agency (dena) about the challenges Chinese cities are currently facing on their way to decarbonization.

For the Sino-German City Lab, NAX talked to Shizhe Ma, International Certification Consultant at the German Sustainable Building Council DGNB, about the challenges and opportunities of sustainable buidling certification for urban renewal projects. In this expert talk, Mr. Ma shares insights intpo DGNB’s work in China as well as the details of their certification system.

For the Sino-German City Lab, NAX talked to Thomas Fritzsche, founder of and Head of Design at tfa architects, on the evolution of the Chinese architectural market with regards to sustainability standards, the urban decarbonization strategy and what German planners can contribute to the Chinese urban renewal efforts.

The Eco-City Tianjin Daqiuzhuang is a leading project for large-scale urban regeneration in China. This documentary shows the current status of the project, its opportunities as well as its challenges. Planners and city representatives talk about the main issues that need to be solved in order to create sustainable and liveable neighborhoods in a former industrial area.

What does it mean to work as a German architect in China? What opportunities and expectations as well as cultural differences come to meet? How does collaboration in international teams work? In this film, four NAX-Members, which provide German know-how worldwide.

We are delighted that Prof. Niebergall will remain the “Vice” responsible for NAX. And we are certain that together with him we will continue to be able to implement interesting projects and activities for national and international networking and the worldwide promotion of “Architecture Made in Germany” for our NAX sponsors, for the partners of NAX and for the German architectural community in the coming years.