Design and documentation.
WHERE IT HELPS
Exploring form and layout options early Producing visualisations for discussion Drafting specifications and reports Summarising planning requirements for your own understanding Client communication material
FOR EARLY CONCEPT WORK
Generating many options quickly, to react to.
That is a legitimate and useful part of the design process.
WHAT IT DOES NOT PRODUCE
Buildable designs Compliant designs Designs responding to site, context and client in the way design requires
FOR VISUALISATION
Generated images are useful for conveying an idea and must not be presented as accurate representations of a proposal.
A client who believes a generated image shows what will be built is being misled.
FOR REGULATIONS
Never rely on generated statements about planning or building requirements.
Consult the actual regulations and the authority.
WHAT REMAINS PROFESSIONAL WORK
Design judgement Compliance Certification Coordination
THE PRACTICAL BENEFIT
Documentation and communication, which consume substantial practice time.
