Benefits of Artificial Intelligence for Achieving Durable and Sustainable Building Design

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the building and construction sector, enabling enhanced design strategies for achieving durable and sustainable structures. Traditional methods of design and construction often struggle to adequately predict building longevity, optimize material use, and maintain sustainability throughout a building’s lifecycle. AI technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, and digital twins, present advanced capabilities to overcome these limitations by providing precise predictive analytics, real-time monitoring, and proactive maintenance solutions. This study explores the benefits of integrating AI into building design and construction processes, highlighting key advantages such as improved durability, optimized resource efficiency, and heightened alignment with sustainability goals. As part of this study, the durability aspects are assessed through a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis. In addition, a sustainability assessment is carried out, taking into account environmental, economic, and social factors, as well as alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Generally, AI-driven predictive models significantly enhance structural durability by forecasting material performance, corrosion risks, and building lifespans with high accuracy. Similarly, AI facilitates sustainable practices by optimizing energy consumption, integrating renewable energy systems efficiently, and significantly reducing carbon footprints. Despite these considerable benefits, implementing AI in the construction industry faces several challenges, including technological complexity, data management concerns, and industry readiness. Nonetheless, future directions emphasize continued development of user-friendly AI platforms, expanded industry collaboration, and rigorous exploration of AI’s transformative potential in sustainable and resilient architecture. Overall, AI is expected to redefine the built environment, delivering buildings that are durable and sustainably integrated within their ecological and social contexts.