Open Science for Architecture: A Collaborative Innovation

In an era of rapid technological and social change, open science is emerging as a new process with specific opportunities for scientific innovation and collaboration across disciplines. Among the various application areas suggested by global institutions, the concept of open science from the perspective of design processes and research practices in architecture is still an open topic that might change how we study and build our future cities. Some case studies are explored based on a practical overview of how open science principles can influence the scientific and professional process. Future thinking, generative AI, collaborative platforms, and open research methods have been used to develop innovative solutions for urban, environmental, and social transformations. Design processes can improve their forms of collaboration and open access to knowledge to overcome traditional design barriers. The text is an invitation to rethink the role of architectural research through the adoption of the opportunities given by the open science movement in enhancing practices and enriching skills, as well as more equitable, innovative, and collaborative design.