Course Details
The Master in AI for Architecture & the Built Environment (MaAI) trains a new generation of professionals that city administrations, governments, industries, and communities need to transform the built environment in the era of digital technologies. Focused on leading the change in decarbonizing human activities and crafting a more sustainable, resilient future urbanization for our planet, MaAI pioneers novel AI-driven solutions that not only respond to the pressing challenges of our time but also set a new standard for environmentally and socially conscious co-design and planning.
Competition Details
The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia announces every year a Scholarship Competition giving our master’s applicants the chance to win partial scholarships covering 50%, 30%, 20% of the tuition fee of each IAAC’s Educational Programme.
Project Brief
“AI for Architecture & Design” – Envision an innovative design solution, a system, or an imaginary concept driven by the potential of AI, radically shaping the future of the built environment. Proposals should relate to novel solutions in one or more of these three topics: i. Urban Tech, ii. Smart Construction, and iii. Natural Ecosystems. Applicants have the freedom to choose the scale and format of their proposals, utilizing both AI and non-AI tools for representation. Each proposal should contain a manifesto of a maximum of 100 words, outlining how the proposal will impact the future of the built environment.
Submission Guidelines
1 (one) PDF document in A4 format, 3 pages max (max 8MB) containing a short description in English of the project and the strategy/rationale behind the proposal. An additional page can be used to include pictures/illustrations (optional).
All proposals should contain the full name of the applicant and the programme they are applying for in the header of the document.
Candidates interested in the Scholarship Competition must meet the Eligibility Criteria as described in the IAAC Guide for Applicants.
How to apply for the scholarship?
To apply, each candidate should visit the Application Portal, register, select the programme they wish to apply for, upload the necessary supporting documents including their Scholarship project proposal.
The full list of mandatory supporting documents to prepare for the Scholarship Competition are the following:
1) Letter of intent written in English
2) A Portfolio showcasing samples of your work in English
3) CV (Curriculum Vitae/ Resume).
4) Two letters of recommendation written in English
5) A scanned copy of your bachelor’s diploma.
6) A copy of your valid passport (or I.D. if you are a citizen of a member state of the EU.)
7) The scholarship project proposal which corresponds to the Selected Programme’s proposal topic.
Important: A 50€ Application fee (non-refundable) is to be paid to submit your application.
For more detailed information on the Supporting Documents listed above please consult the IAAC Guide for Applicants.
- Start date: 1st December 2023 – 00:00 (CET)
- End date: 31st January 2024 – 23:59 (CET)
- Winners announced: 20th February 2024
Selection and Evaluation Process
Once an application is received, the Admissions Coordinator will start reviewing the submitted applications to check whether they meet all eligibility requirements. Once the eligibility check is completed, Applicants will be informed of the outcome by email.
For more information refer to the IAAC Guide for Applicants.
The Selection Committee
The Jury will be integrated by master programme Directors, faculty and special guests and professionals coming from the different topics to be addressed by the competitions.
Winners Announcement
The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia will officially announce the names of the winners on February 20th, 2024.
