This course explores the transformative potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) in architectural practice, providing essential knowledge for forward-thinking professionals. Led by a practicing architect with hands-on AI implementation experience, this course equips participants with actionable strategies to harness LLMs, augment creativity, streamline workflows, and maintain competitiveness in an evolving industry. It is suitable for architects at all career stages who are interested in embracing smart technology to enhance their design process and practice efficiencyModules:1. Foundation Knowledge: Historical context, LLM fundamentals, AEC industry trends, and common use cases. 2. Adoption Advice: Product landscape, risk assessment, privacy considerations, and advanced techniques. 3. Practical Workflows: RFP optimisation, project briefing tools, research assistance, and marketing applications. 4. Responsible Adoption: Facilitating change, addressing disruption, developing policies, and future trends.Learning outcomes:• Understand LLM fundamentals and their use cases in AEC • Evaluate and select appropriate LLM tools for architectural practice • Apply at least 5 practical LLM workflows to enhance project delivery • Develop responsible AI adoption policies aligned with practice value • Anticipate future trends in LLM development and their impact on AEC Speaker Keir Regan-Alexander Keir is an architect and AEC domain expert operating with one foot in practice and one in live software development. He founded Arka Works with a mission to prepare the profession for AI-driven change. He does this by helping architects, clients and startups to effectively apply the latest Generative Design and AI tools to the work they already do, so that they can adapt to a rapidly shifting professional landscape. Before establishing Arka Works, Keir spent a decade as a Director at AJ100 practice Morris+Company, so his approach to AI is rooted in real world project delivery and high-quality design. Since founding Akra Works, Keir has gone onto work closely with a number of leading UK practices on project delivery, AI transformation planning, practical training and policy formation. He recently founded "Omnichat.uk" a new web app for professionals to access all of the latest LLMs in one place.RIBA Chartered Members are eligible to use their £200 voucher code for this course. For more information, please refer to our step-by-step instructions, terms and conditions and FAQs. Please note this course: Expires after 12 months of enrolment The course was recorded in October 2024 For more information on this course, or if there are no places available, please email us, or call +44 (0)20 7307 5355 to talk to a member of the team. Please view the Terms and Conditions for more information.