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AI and Digital Technologies in the Built Environment

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham , United Kingdom
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Medium of studying
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Duration
10 days
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Architecture | Construction Management | Computer Science
Area of study
Architecture and Construction | Information and Communication Technologies
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Course Language
English
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Program Overview

AI and Digital Technologies in the Built Environment

Course Overview

The AI and Digital Technologies in the Built Environment course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the latest digital and AI technologies shaping the future of the built environment. Successfully completing this course will award students 10 UK credit points.


Course Information

Over ten intensive days, students will explore how Generative AI, BIM, VR, and sustainability tools are reshaping project design and construction. The course covers topics such as:


  • AI Image Generation for the Built Environment
  • Responsible Use of Generative AI in the Built Environment
  • AI-Powered Project Risk Assessment
  • Laser Scanning and 360° Imaging
  • Virtual Teams and Digital Collaboration Using Miro
  • Generative AI for Creating Value The VSM Method
  • Energy Efficiency in Practice
  • Technologies for Sustainable Construction
  • Virtual Reality (VR) in Construction Design and Collaboration
  • Professional Digital Identity, AI, and Employability
  • BIM and 4D Planning
  • Immersive Environments and the Igloo CAVE Experience
  • Podcasting: A Modern Communication Tool

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, students will understand how to:


  • Use AI responsibly
  • Apply digital workflows effectively
  • Enhance their employability in an increasingly smart and connected construction world

Teaching Methods

The course will utilize practical workshops, group challenges, and industry-focused discussions to deliver the curriculum.


Assessment

Students will work in small groups to produce a 20-minute podcast showcasing their understanding of how AI and digital technologies are transforming the built environment.


Target Audience

This course is ideal for students from disciplines related to the built environment, including but not limited to:


  • Civil Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Product Design
  • Property Management
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Building Surveying
  • Project Management No prior background is required.

About the Tutor

The course will be led by Ehsan Asnaashari, Senior Lecturer at the School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment.


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