About

The ground-up AI Hackathon aims to upskill young architects in AI and data-driven technology, fostering innovation and community collaboration through a hybrid series of workshops and events.

Theme: Integrate and Automate: A Transformative AI Learning Journey

Topic: Open to practical topics
           [e.g. Design, Checks, Manage, Contract, Fabrication, Construction and O&M, Others]

Objectives:
The AI (Hackathon) Challenge 2025 is a three-month (Feb - Apr) initiative designed to:
  1. Upskill young Architects, practitioners and firms in using AI and digital technologies to develop practical data-driven solutions that enhance creativity and productivity
  2. Foster knowledge-sharing, innovation and collaboration within the Architecture and Built Environment community through ground-up initiatives
Target Outcomes:
The targeted outcomes are to enable participants to collaboratively learn, develop, and share AI-assisted approaches and applications, creating practical and innovative solutions together with the community of practice (CoP).

This approach fosters collective initiatives and promotes scalable, collaborative outcomes, enabling participants to learn and build simultaneously.

All online sessions will be recorded and shared within the CoP, serving as resources for learning, exploring, and deploying AI-assisted applications. ArchiFest 2025 will showcase top entries.

Expectations:
Knowledge, along with generic scripts, apps, PPT slides, and short video clips developed during the programme, should be shared within the CoP. All data and details should be anonymised, and the ownership of created content should remain with its creators. Participants will be grouped by their interests.

Target Participants:
Young architects, practitioners, firms, and tech partners looking to enter the built environment can participate as individuals or self-formed groups.

Timeline:
 20 Feb - Event Launch (SIA Digital Committee), Online
[27 Feb] - 1st Group Discussion (Intro & Grouping), 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Thu, Physical*
[13 Mar] - 2nd Group Discussion (Development & Sharing), 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Thu, Hybrid*
 18 Mar - 1st Write-up Submission, 12:00 PM Noon, Online
[10 Apr] - 3rd Group Discussion (Development & Sharing), 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Thu, Hybrid*
[24 Apr] - 4th Group Discussion (Midterm Demo), 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Thu, Hybrid*
 22 May - Final Write-up Submission (Shortlisting), 12:00 PM Noon, Online
[29 May] - Presentation (Shortlisted Team), 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Thu, Hybrid*
   5 Jun - Internal Results Release
[25 Jun] - Ceremony & Forum at ArchiFest 2025

*Venue:
Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) Lounge
2nd Level, 79 Neil Rd, Singapore 088904


BOA-SIA CPD points are awarded upon recorded attendance at [X] sessions for those interested:
  • 2 sessions: 1 point
  • 3/4 sessions: 2 points
  • 5/6 sessions: 3 points
Benefits:
Participants may benefit from the self-driven activities throughout the event in:

1. Problem-Solving: Explore AI-assisted strategies to solve practical issues within a self-defined time
2. Upskilling: Learn AI with a community of practice at a self-driven pace
3. Networking: Connect with industry leaders and peers through the event activities
4. Recognition: Celebrate top projects with prizes at ArchiFest 2025
5. Certification: Earn e-certification upon completion

Organised by:
Singapore Institute of Architects - Young Architects League (SIA-YAL) in collaboration with

Contact:
yal.aichallenge@gmail.com

Sponsors:

Note: 
  • All items are subjected to change, update and improvements
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