Edinburgh · A&DS:SpACE (access via Middle Meadow Walk)
Hosted by Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS)
Explore how generative AI is reshaping architectural practice at this in-person event in Edinburgh on 12 November 2026. Hosted by Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS), the afternoon brings academics and practitioners together to examine how emerging AI tools are being adopted across architectural and urban design workflows. The discussion will cover AI’s potential to enhance innovation and productivity, particularly for small and medium-sized practices in Scotland, alongside its practical limitations. Speakers and topics Headline contributors include Dr Juliana Martins, Bahar Durmaz-Drinkwater, Kathryn Firth and Pei-Chin Lin. Attendees will hear perspectives from UCL Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment and Arup, followed by a panel featuring Graham Ross of Austin-Smith:Lord and other contributors. Topics include: - The changing role of designers and the future job market - Integrating generative AI into professional workflows - Intellectual property, authorship and accountability - Environmental, social and ethical implications - Opportunities and challenges specific to Scottish practice The event runs 12:30–17:00 at A&DS:SpACE, 1 Lauriston Place, accessed via Middle Meadow Walk. Registration opens at 12:30 with tea, coffee and water, followed by headline presentations from 13:00, a break and panel discussion. A&DS:SpACE is a collaborative venue focused on the built environment. Get tickets for Demystifying AI in Architectural Design
