On Monday, March 23rd, an awards ceremony was held for the student teams whose plans were selected as outstanding in a contest for a practical special lecture conducted by Professor Harumi Kagawa of the Department Department of Housing and Interior Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering, which combined 3D-CAD and generation AI.
This lecture was conducted by the professor in cooperation with Anshin Keikaku Co., Ltd. (Fukuoka City) and LibWork Co., Ltd. (Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture), and aims to cultivate a practical perspective and the ability to adapt to the latest technologies so that students can immediately contribute to the field after graduation.
The evaluation process combined "design aesthetics" based on public voting via the web, "ideas and originality" judged by professional designers, and "housing performance (earthquake resistance, insulation, etc.)" based on numerical values calculated by CAD. The best plans that successfully balanced design and practical housing performance were selected.
■ Overall Ranking
1st Place: "A sunlit residence where smart traffic flow and functional beauty intersect" (Kirari Ota)
2nd place: "A peaceful single-story home that reflects the family's thoughtfulness and consideration for the wife." (Tomato)
3rd Place: "A modern residence that enriches everyday life, where you can enjoy BBQs in the garden and do daily chores as you please." (Nikuzushi)
*You can find details about each plan here.
Masakazu Takada, President and CEO of Anshin Keikaku Co., Ltd., said, "I was amazed by the many wonderful plans that utilized AI as a good partner and showcased the unique sensibilities of students. I hope they will continue to take on various challenges, making the most of their flexible thinking."
Hayata Watanabe (4th year student/Chikushidai High School) of Team Kirariota, which won first place, said, "It was difficult to get used to the design software as it was the first time I had used it, butby brainstorming ideas with my team members and completing the plan, and receiving positive feedback, I learned the importance of working together with others. I would like to use this experience to proceed more smoothly when I do design work in the future."
[Department of Housing and Interior]
