Introduction: AI Is Not Replacing Architects—It Is Rewiring the Process The real shift in 2026 is not automation—it is augmentation . AI is changing: How concepts are generated How quickly iterations happen How decisions are validated Architects who use AI strategically are not just faster—they are fundamentally more competitive . Where AI Fits in the Architectural Workflow AI is not a single tool. It integrates across stages: Concept generation Space planning Visualization P