CitA Intleacht Series | AI for generative design: Planning and early stage decision making

This webinar explores how AI can enhance early-stage design and planning decisions through generative design, site analysis and planning optioneering to improve cost, carbon and programme outcomes.

It considers how AI tools can support concept iteration, massing studies, site analysis and stakeholder communication. It also explores how planning and policy information can be interpreted and queried more effi ciently using NLP tools — potentially improving consistency and reducing uncertainty.

Importantly, the event addresses validation: how to test, verify and responsibly use AI outputs; how to manage intellectual property; and how to ensure that professional judgement remains central. The session closes with guidance on practical adoption pathways for design and engineering practices, planning teams and clients.