Bridging Horizons: AI and Blockchain in Architectural Education from China to the UAE

Davide Lombardi; Gisela Loehlein

Bridging Horizons: AI and Blockchain in Architectural Education from China to the UAE

Davide Lombardi
, Gisela Loehlein

Department of Architecture

De Montfort University (Dubai Campus)

Research output: Other contribution

Abstract

From ancient Arabian weaving traditions to cutting-edge conversational AI in Chinese design studios, a technological revolution is reshaping architectural education. China and the Middle East are converging through shared innovations in artificial intelligence and blockchain, creating new paradigms for teaching, designing, and preserving built heritage where tradition meets innovation and ancient wisdom finds new life in digital form.

Original language	English
Publisher	2A Architecture & Art Magazine
Volume	52
Publication status	Accepted/In press - May 2026

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