AI in Practice Part 2: The Architect

Join the ACA and Arch_Manu for a CPD webinar on Thursday 27 November for Part 2 of AI in Practice. This time, Arch_Manu director Prof M. Hank Haeusler focuses squarely on implications and learnings for architects. Book now to join live or view the recording afterwards.

The rapid rise of Generative AI is reshaping the way we work, challenging traditional workflows and redefining the skills architects need to thrive. In this talk, Hank will explore how AI is transforming the architecture profession from design ideation and documentation, to education and early-career pathways.

Drawing on recent international research and Australia’s national GenAI strategy, this session unpacks the emerging division between human judgment and AI execution, highlighting where architects can lead rather than follow. The talk will explore key implications for practice, education and workforce development, and outline practical strategies for firms to adapt confidently and creatively.

OUR SPEAKER

Professor M. Hank Haeusler (PhD) is ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Next-Gen Architectural Manufacturing (Arch_Manu) Director, Lead CI of a CRC-P grant on 3D printing, and Deputy Director UNSW AI Institute. Haeusler was Founding Director of the Computational Design degree at the UNSW Sydney, the world’s first Computational Design bachelor’s degree. As a researcher, educator, entrepreneur, and designer in computational design he authored of 150+ academic publications and raised over A$16 million research funding. He also is Head of Research, Foresight and Innovation at Giraffe Technology, a platform for the AEC sector and has lectured internationally at several universities.

WHERE & WHEN

Live online. Recording available.
1pm AEDT Thursday 27 November 2025
(WA 10–11am, NT 11.30am–12.30pm, Qld 12–1pm, SA 12.30–1.30pm, ACT, NSW, Tas & Vic 1–2pm)

Completion of this 1 hour webinar and submission of the self-checked assessment task will deliver 1 formal CPD point.

Learning outcomes – Attendees will learn about AI use in practice and key implications for architects in the areas of practice, education and workforce development; including an outline of practical strategies for pracitces to adapt to AI usage.

Units of Competency and Performance Criteria – Project Initiation & Conceptual Design – PC 18

The webinar will include time for Q&A and a CPD assessment task. Certificates will be provided following participation in the full webinar and online submission of answers to CPD questions.

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