Article	Artificial intelligence technologies in architectural and urban planning practice, science, and education
Authors	Esaulov G.V., Barchugova E.V., Karelin D.A., Moisseev I.M., Moscow Architectural Institute (State Academy), Moscow, Russia
Abstract	The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) is currently being demonstrated in large-scale technological developments, from "smart home" to "smart cities". This article analyzes trends in the adoption of AI technologies by the practice of architectural design and urban planning. It addresses related issues of personnel training. It also emphasizes that digital literacy is becoming a critical prerequisite for the successful development of the educational process. The results of a survey and understanding of the role of AI in architectural education, research, and practice are examined. Opportunities for the further development and integration of AI technologies into architectural design and urban planning are assessed.
Keywords:	artificial intelligence (AI) in architecture and urban planning, digital twins, AI in education, image generation, text generation, questionnaire with responses from teachers and trainees, assessment of AI prospects in architectural and urban planning practice
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	UDC 004.8:72:378 DOI: 10.24412/1998-4839-2026-1-229-247 EDN: VVKBRT
For citation	Esaulov G.V., Barchugova E.V., Karelin D.A., Moisseev I.M. Artificial intelligence technologies in architectural and urban planning practice, science, and education. Architecture and Modern Information Technologies, 2026, no. 1(74), pp. 229-247. Available at: https://marhi.ru/AMIT/2026/1kvart26/PDF/15_esaulov.pdf DOI: 10.24412/1998-4839-2026-1-229-247 EDN: VVKBRT
Article	Received by the editors on 05.02.2026; approved after review on 05.03.2026; accepted for publication on 10.03.2026; publication date: 15.03.2026