Artificial intelligence in the context of photorealism in architectural visualization
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https://doi.org/10.29105/contexto19.29-487Keywords:
Architectural visualization, artificial intelligence, render, photorealism, rendering engineAbstract
This paper discusses the integration of artificial intelligence technology with architectural visualization. This research attempts to test the claim that in 2024, the integration of architectural visualization with artificial intelligence applications can create more realistic reference images for representative reference images than rendering programs. Images created with selected rendering engines and images created with artificial intelligence are compared and tabulated based on the scores given by architects to the specified criteria. According to the results, artificial intelligence is not yet able to render the given reference model at the expected level. Although artificial intelligence technology is still below expectations in this field, the results it gives in short periods of time can be useful from time to time. This research is important in terms of creating an environment for discussion on the potential advantages that artificial intelligence will bring to the field of architectural visualization and providing a perspective on this with the comparison made.
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