THURS 19 MARCH | CPD - AI IN ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE: INTEGRATION, DIVERSIFICATION & FUTURE FORECASTING 

Date: Thursday 19 March 2026

Time: 10am - 12pm AEDT

Location: Zoom

CPD Points: 2 Formal Points

Cost: ArchiTeam / ACA Members $47, Non-Members $59, Students $25 (No CPD Points)

Overview:

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AI in Architectural Practice: Integration, Diversification and Future Forecasting

This CPD session provides architects with a strategic overview of how artificial intelligence is reshaping professional practice, focusing on business integration, new service opportunities, and future industry trajectories.

Delivered across three focused presentations, the workshop examines AI not as a single tool, but as an emerging operational layer that impacts practice management, project delivery, risk, staffing, and professional positioning.

Speakers:

• Paul Cooksey - Northern Edge Studio - ArchiTeam CPD committee chair
• Michael Smith - Andever
• Hamza Khan - HKlabs & Cox Architecture

Session Structure

1.  AI Integration into Business Practice

• An overview of how AI is currently being adopted within architectural offices, including applications in workflow automation, documentation, research, communication, and decision support.
• The "Cheat Sheet": This breakdown of various systems, tools, and approaches will assist any practice looking to introduce AI to their workflows.

2.  AI Opportunities for Diversification and New Services 

• This segment highlights how AI can be used across the architectural knowledge base to empower our generalist skill set.
• Case Study: Michael Smith explores how he is leveraging AI to expand beyond traditional fee structures with the establishment of Spec Rep Help Desk building systems to streamline the approvals process and build better buildings.

3.  AI Future Forecasting

• A forward-looking analysis of how AI is likely to impact procurement models, client expectations, staffing structures, and the designs of architects over the next 5–10 years.
• Hamza Khan of HKlabs and Cox Architecture shows how he is using AI in his workflows and integrating AI into his design and documentation.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• Understand current and emerging roles of AI within architectural practice.
• Identify opportunities to integrate AI into business systems and workflows.
• Recognise potential new service models enabled by AI.
• Develop informed perspectives on future risks, opportunities, and professional responsibilities.

AACA 2021 NSCA Performance Criteria:

🔹 Practice Management and Professional Conduct (PC1–PC16)

Relevant PCs:

These PCs reflect the business and professional contexts where AI tools, systems, and future forecasting shape practice strategy and risk management.

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🔹 Project Initiation & Conceptual Design (PC17–PC35)

Relevant PCs:

These PCs directly tie into design initiation, research, iterative thinking, evaluation and communication — exactly where AI influences architectural work.

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Summary — PCs Your CPD Session Covers

• Practice Management & Professional Conduct - PC1, PC2, PC3, PC7, PC8, PC9/10, PC12, PC16
• Project Initiation & Conceptual Design - PC17, PC18, PC19, PC24, PC26, PC28, PC29, PC31, PC33/35, PC34

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FAQ

I won't be able to make it to the session, or might miss part of it, will there be a recording that I can catch up on?

Yes, there will be a recording. All registered attendees will receive a link to view it the following week alongside their CPD quiz to receive points. For anyone who isn't registered, it will be made available on CPD Online in a month's time.

 

How do I get my CPD points?

A CPD quiz will be sent alongside the session recording which you can complete. The quiz will be open for 2 weeks. Certificates will be sent out to those who have completed the quiz after it is closed. Please ensure to check your junk emails 

 

I no longer wish to attend the session, can I cancel my booking?

Yes, you can cancel and receive a refund by going to your Humanitix Order Confirmation email > Manage Order > Refund/Cancel.

 

I have a specific question for the speaker / panel. How do I ask it prior to the event?

You can send it to admin@architeam.net.au and the office will pass it on for you.

 

More Info:

NOTE: This event may be photographed and filmed (in-person), and/or recorded (virtual). Your recorded image may be used by ArchiTeam Cooperative in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes. By attending this event you are agreeing to ArchiTeam Cooperative using your image for these purposes.

 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Formal CPD points will only be issued on completion of any written requirements. Attending the session alone will not earn you formal CPD points. ArchiTeam reserves the right to alter the dates, speakers or venue of an event. Cancellations or refunds must be requested 48 hours prior to the event, no refunds will be given after this time. People attending in replace of a member must pay the difference for non member pricing. Start and end times are an estimation.

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