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Practical Exploration of AI-Integrated Reform in Architectural Education at Local Application-Oriented Universities

Author(s)

Yongtian Zhang1, Pengyu Chen2,*

Affiliation(s)

1College of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Liuzhou Institute of Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, China 2College School of Design and Art, Liuzhou Institute of Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

With the continuous innovation of AI technology transforming the construction industry, local application-oriented universities are facing new challenges in cultivating innovative talents who possess both technical adaptability and humanistic literacy. This study takes the Architecture program of Liuzhou Institute of Technology as a practical case and proposes an educational reform philosophy centered on "human-machine collaboration with literacy as the foundation." It constructs an AI-integrated practical pathway characterized by "three-dimensional integration and dual-track driving." Through measures such as curriculum system restructuring, mentor system empowerment, and regionalized project practice, the research explores an AI-integrated architectural education reform solution tailored for local application-oriented universities.

Keywords

Architectural Education; Human-Machine Collaboration; Local Application-Oriented Universities; AI Integration

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