Using Text-to-Image Generation for Architectural Design Ideation

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Autores principales: Paananen, Ville, Oppenlaender, Jonas, Visuri, Aku
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author Paananen, Ville
Oppenlaender, Jonas
Visuri, Aku
author_facet Paananen, Ville
Oppenlaender, Jonas
Visuri, Aku
contents The recent progress of text-to-image generation has been recognized in architectural design. Our study is the first to investigate the potential of text-to-image generators in supporting creativity during the early stages of the architectural design process. We conducted a laboratory study with 17 architecture students, who developed a concept for a culture center using three popular text-to-image generators: Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DALL-E. Through standardized questionnaires and group interviews, we found that image generation could be a meaningful part of the design process when design constraints are carefully considered. Generative tools support serendipitous discovery of ideas and an imaginative mindset, enriching the design process. We identified several challenges of image generators and provided considerations for software development and educators to support creativity and emphasize designers' imaginative mindset. By understanding the limitations and potential of text-to-image generators, architects and designers can leverage this technology in their design process and education, facilitating innovation and effective communication of concepts.
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spellingShingle Using Text-to-Image Generation for Architectural Design Ideation
Paananen, Ville
Oppenlaender, Jonas
Visuri, Aku
Human-Computer Interaction
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
The recent progress of text-to-image generation has been recognized in architectural design. Our study is the first to investigate the potential of text-to-image generators in supporting creativity during the early stages of the architectural design process. We conducted a laboratory study with 17 architecture students, who developed a concept for a culture center using three popular text-to-image generators: Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DALL-E. Through standardized questionnaires and group interviews, we found that image generation could be a meaningful part of the design process when design constraints are carefully considered. Generative tools support serendipitous discovery of ideas and an imaginative mindset, enriching the design process. We identified several challenges of image generators and provided considerations for software development and educators to support creativity and emphasize designers' imaginative mindset. By understanding the limitations and potential of text-to-image generators, architects and designers can leverage this technology in their design process and education, facilitating innovation and effective communication of concepts.
title Using Text-to-Image Generation for Architectural Design Ideation
topic Human-Computer Interaction
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2304.10182