{"id":425,"date":"2023-08-04T15:01:19","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T15:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smalldivine.com\/?p=425"},"modified":"2023-10-04T11:31:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T11:31:01","slug":"chat-gpt-for-architects-and-designers-prompt-formula-and-working-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/smalldivine.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/04\/chat-gpt-for-architects-and-designers-prompt-formula-and-working-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"Chat GPT for Architects and Designers: Prompt Formula and Working Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"
For more ways to supercharge your workflow, check out more articles in our\u00a0Tech for Architects<\/a> series, which includes our recommendations of Top Laptops for Architects and Designers<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n We recently published our first Chat GPT Cheat Sheet for Architects<\/a>, a handy guide for exploring the potential of using the tool to enhance your daily workflow. While the sheet is a helpful reference point, nothing beats seeing a real example of how Chat GPT can be used in action.<\/p>\n To this end, the following example demonstrates how one prompt can produce a variety of starting points for further exploration at the beginning of a project, either as part of a feasibility study or the conceptual design phase. But before we dive in, here\u2019s a quick introduction to Chat GPT itself.<\/p>\n Midjourney image prompt: A mystical image of a female architectural designer sitting at a drawing board using Chat GPT, architectural ideas and models floating above \u2013ar 16:9 \u2013v 5.2<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Chat GPT (Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) is the remarkable creation of OpenAI. A large language model-based chatbot, this AI-powered tool was launched in November 2022 and became the fastest-growing consumer software application in history earlier in 2023. Why? Because this easy-to-use tool brings unprecedented capabilities to the world of conversation.<\/p>\n With ChatGPT, users hold the reins, steering discussions precisely where they desire. It is possible to tailor every aspect of the conversation to your liking \u2014 from length and format to style, level of detail, and even the language used. It\u2019s like having a conversation partner who adapts perfectly to your preferences.<\/p>\n The secret to ChatGPT\u2019s brilliance lies in prompt engineering. At every step of the interaction, it deftly analyzes successive prompts and replies, leveraging this contextual understanding to craft responses that align with the ongoing dialogue.<\/p>\n For architects and designers, Chat GPT can unlock a whole new avenue of research, exploration and ideation. For more information on the application and to start experimenting with your own prompts, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n Here\u2019s a simple Chat GPT prompt formula, a slight variation on the one shown in our cheat sheet<\/a>, which can be specifically tailored for architects and designers:<\/p>\n \u201c[Introduction or context] + [Specific question or instruction] + [Optional additional details or constraints]\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Let\u2019s break it down:<\/p>\n 1. Introduction or Context<\/strong><\/p>\n Start by providing some context or background information to set the stage for your question or instruction. It helps guide the AI\u2019s understanding of the topic and focus its response on the relevant aspects.<\/p>\n Example: \u201cAs an architect working on a residential project, I need assistance with\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n 2. Specific Question or Instruction<\/strong><\/p>\n State your question or instruction clearly and concisely, focusing on the specific aspect or topic you want to explore. Be as specific as possible to receive targeted and relevant responses.<\/p>\n Example: \u201c\u2026optimizing natural lighting and ventilation. What are some effective design strategies to achieve this?\u201d<\/p>\n 3. Optional Additional Details or Constraints<\/strong><\/p>\n If necessary, you can include additional details or constraints to guide the AI\u2019s response. This helps provide more context and narrow down the focus of the answer.<\/p>\n Example: \u201c\u2026for a compact urban site with limited access to direct sunlight.\u201d<\/p>\n Putting that all together, here\u2019s an example of a complete Chat GPT prompt for architects, using our formula:<\/p>\n \u201cAs an architect working on a residential project, I need assistance with optimizing natural lighting and ventilation. What are some effective design strategies to achieve this? The site I\u2019m working with is a compact urban area with limited access to direct sunlight.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n By following this prompt formula, you can effectively guide Chat GPT to provide targeted and insightful responses. You can adapt or add to the formula to produce more in-depth or nuanced information.<\/p>\n Midjourney image prompt: A mystical image of an architectural designer using Chat GPT, ideas floating above \u2013ar 16:9 \u2013v 5.2<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n We plugged the above prompt into the basic, free version of Chat GPT (version 3.5); here is the response it produced:<\/p>\n \u201cWhen working on a residential project in a compact urban area with limited access to direct sunlight, optimizing natural lighting and ventilation becomes crucial. Here are some effective design strategies to achieve this:<\/p>\n Remember to adapt these strategies to suit the specific requirements and constraints of your residential project in the compact urban area. Implementing these design strategies will help optimize natural lighting and ventilation, creating a comfortable and inviting living space.\u201d<\/p>\n Midjourney image prompt: A mystical image of a black female architectural designer sitting at a drawing board using Chat GPT, architectural ideas and models floating above \u2013ar 16:9 \u2013v 5.2<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The above example shows how text-based AI tools can be harnessed by designers in a simple yet effective way, and demonstrates its utility in terms of information recall and automated curation<\/strong>. Most architects will be aware of the possible design solutions listed above, and could use \u2018traditional\u2019 internet research to surface them as well, but they could easily overlook one of these strategies while addressing the many nuances of a complex site and design brief.<\/p>\n In effect, Chat GPT\u2019s response to the prompt acts as a reciprocal prompt<\/em> for the designer<\/strong>, acting as a reminder of concepts that may be worth considering as a project develops. When viewed from this perspective, AI can be seen to augment an architect\u2019s workflow, helping them to research and ideate more efficiently than ever before. As the technology develops, this augmentation will surely only continue to grow within the profession.<\/p>\n How are you using Chat GPT and other AI tools in your architectural workflow? We\u2019d love to hear from you: Follow Paul Keskeys<\/a> and Architizer<\/a> on LinkedIn to join the discussion!<\/p>\n For more ways to supercharge your workflow, check out more articles in our\u00a0Tech for Architects<\/a> series, which includes our recommendations of Top Laptops for Architects and Designers<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The post Chat GPT for Architects and Designers: Prompt Formula and Working Examples<\/a> appeared first on Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For more ways to supercharge your workflow, check out more articles in our\u00a0Tech for Architects series, which includes our recommendations of Top Laptops for Architects … <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":427,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/smalldivine.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/425"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/smalldivine.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/smalldivine.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/smalldivine.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/smalldivine.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=425"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/smalldivine.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/425\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":436,"href":"http:\/\/smalldivine.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/425\/revisions\/436"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/smalldivine.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/427"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/smalldivine.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/smalldivine.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/smalldivine.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<\/p>\n
What is Chat GPT?<\/h3>\n
\nChat GPT Prompt for Architects<\/h3>\n
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Chat GPT Prompt for Architects: The Output<\/h3>\n
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Conclusion and Further Explorations<\/h3>\n