Call to Action: Sustainable Innovation through Evolving Architecture to Support AI Infused Applications

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly changing the manner in which organizations manage and govern technology. As a growing percentage of code is AI generated, and a growing number of no-code tools increase user access to development opportunities the governing and oversight role of Architecture teams will change. The enhanced productivity possible through GenAI may be a means to boost sustainable innovation, particular in resource constrained non-profit and public sector organizations. In this paper we present Integrated Action Research as a methodology that can support scholars in actively engaging with practitioners in developing new theories and practices associated with the effective engagement of GenAI in architecture practice. We propose that academic researchers can provide a unique perspective from that of consultants or industry practitioners, and therefore have a valuable role to play in the integration of GenAI into technology management practices. We further present a future research agenda for building AI enabled foundations for architecture programs.