Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Architecture

Back Matter of JARINA Vol.4 No.1, 2025

Prasasto Satwiko — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Front Matter of JARINA Vol.4 No.1, 2025

Prasasto Satwiko — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

History of Artificial Intelligence and Its Potential to Revolutionising the Interior Design Industry

Trias Mahendarto — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

With its constant development and refinement, artificial intelligence (AI) has incorporated itself in many practical fields, including design. Interior design, as part of the design discipline, has also begun to incorporate AI into its industry, from the design process to the production process. Due to its constant evolution, the current studies of AI’s influence in the interior design industry are often limited to singular focus areas, creating an incomplete assessment of the correlation and impact of AI on the interior design industry. This research studies the impact of AI on the interior design industry, from the historical development of AI and its implementation in interior design in general, its integration into the design process, its application to the workflow and production process, to its current challenges and limitations in the interior design industry. The research uses a literature study, which chooses scientific writings and research that this research considered significant in the study of AI’s influence and potential in the interior design industry. This research provides insights for interior design and artificial intelligence professionals, researchers, and stakeholders. It highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to maximize the potential of artificial intelligence in the interior design industry.

Exploring the Educational Potential of VR: Immersive vs. Non-Immersive VR in Virtual Space Learning

Delvita Santy — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study explores the impact of Virtual Reality (VR) in architectural education at Atma Jaya Yogyakarta University, focusing on the differences between immersive and non-immersive VR experiences. Two groups of architecture students participated in the study: one group used VR headsets, while the other engaged with non-immersive virtual environments. Both groups completed a User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ), and their responses were analysed using the Mann-Whitney U test. The study found that students using VR headsets reported significantly higher engagement, satisfaction, and overall positive experience than non-immersive methods. These findings suggest that immersive VR has more potential to enhance student learning experiences in architectural education, providing valuable insights for developing practical digital learning tools and strategies.

The Study of AI integrated Simulation in Building Information Modelling (BIM) Use at Architectural Design Studio

Stephanus Wirawan Dharmatanna, Elvina Shanggrama Wijaya — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The presence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been widely spread and used in many aspects of life, including education, as an image generator, source of data exploration, and means of visualization. Nevertheless, the research regarding the use of AI in the Architectural design studio process is still few, especially in the context of Indonesian Architectural education. Therefore, this research aims to picture the use of AI integrated Building Information Modelling in the design studio. This research was done by combining observation and a questionnaire. The use of AI in wind and thermal simulation of 5th-semester students with medium-rise building projects was studied. The students were being exposed to conventional simulation software, before being introduced to Autodesk Forma, an AI based cloud simulation. After the semester ends, students are asked to fill in a questionnaire regarding their process of doing simulation. The result is that most of the students find the AI-based simulation easy, regardless of the limitation of simulated areas and the maximum file size of the trial-free version. They still find more benefits of using the AI Simulation compared to conventional one, as they can reflect on their design and develop them according to the simulation results more effectively and holistically. Future studies regarding the use of AI in other design stages could be done as a follow-up to ensure the creativity of architectural design thinking.

Transportation Route Shifts Impacts on The Deterioration of Facades in Kalimas Timur

Stefani Widya Agustianti, Stephanus Wirawan Dharmatanna — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Historically, Indonesia's strategic location on international trade routes facilitated the development and growth of port cities throughout Indonesia. Historically, rivers were the city's main transportation route, leading to urban settlements along the river banks. Surabaya is one of the cities in Indonesia that relies on waterways as its main transportation route. However, population growth accompanied by the expansion of road transportation modes gradually reduced the role of the river as the main route. The shift has resulted in areas around the river becoming undeveloped and unmaintained. This research uses a space syntax approach to study the impact of the transportation shift in Surabaya from waterway to landline on the condition of facades along Jalan Kalimas Timur. The quantitative method descriptively uses data collected through literature study and field observation. The data obtained was then analysed using DepthMapX software. The results of this study show that the shift in transportation routes impacts the maintenance of facades along Kalimas Timur Street, which tends to be less maintained, making the area that was once the centre of the city now a neglected and damaged area.

Visual and Emotional Connections in Wooden Product Design: A Comprehensive Review of Neuro-architecture Principles

Wardhana Wahyu Dharsono — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This systematic review investigates the integration of neuro-architecture principles in wooden product design, focusing on visual-emotional connections between users and wood materials. Through analysis of 134 studies incorporating neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, EEG) and psychological assessments, this review synthesises the current understanding of how wood's visual and tactile properties influence neural responses and emotional engagement. Key findings reveal that specific wood characteristics trigger distinct neural activation patterns: natural grain patterns activate the anterior insula and amygdala regions associated with emotional comfort, while different wood colours elicit varying responses in the prefrontal and posterior cingulate cortex, affecting alertness and calmness. Light-coloured woods promote openness and energy, while darker tones enhance focus and intimacy. The research establishes evidence-based design guidelines for optimising visual complexity, colour temperature balance, pattern rhythm, and texture gradients. These findings provide designers with neurologically informed strategies for creating wooden products that enhance psychological well-being. The review identifies future research directions, including the need for longitudinal studies and cross-cultural investigations, while acknowledging current methodological limitations. This comprehensive analysis bridges neuroscientific evidence with practical design applications, advancing the field of neuroarchitecture-informed wooden product design.