Understanding how AI is changing the built world.

Basecourse explores what AI means for architecture, construction and property, and helps the people shaping the built world put useful ideas into practice.

Transform how intelligence shapes the built world.

We’re interested in what becomes possible when people have more room to think, design, build and care for places, with less digital work getting in the way.

Basecourse Horizon

Research and writing on AI and the built world.

Explore Horizon
  1. A way back into practice
    Future practiceSpeculative essay
  2. When AI can do the drawing
    Future practiceAnalysis
  3. Working inside the idea
    Future practiceSpeculative essay

Let’s explore what could help.

You might have a project in mind, be looking at a new tool, or be wondering what AI could make possible in your work. We can begin with what’s on your mind.

Basecourse brings close attention to AI and the work of shaping the built environment. You bring your experience, context and questions. Together, we can find a useful way forward.

Tell us what you're working on.

Tell us where AI is already part of the picture, or where you think it could help. You do not need a finished brief or a preferred tool.

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