A Neufert for AI
_under construction_contributions are welcome_
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Nøha is collaborative and open-source. This is a digital exhibition space where we share the outcomes of our studies on architecture and related, while various invited contributors showcase their expert insights on advancements in biotech, fashion, banking, mobility, gaming, farming, biology, zoology, machines, music, food, and more.
There will be also offline meetups and talks. Stay tuned.
What is Neufert?
(For we owe an explanation to the non-architects)
Neufert's Architect's Data" - a comprehensive reference book for architects and designers with essential information on design standards, dimensions, and best practices across various architectural fields.
Our other inspiration is a countercultural publication from the 60ies and 70ies that aimed to provide resources, tools, and information for self-sufficiency, sustainability, and alternative lifestyles. It featured a wide range of topics, including architecture, ecology, and technology, often promoting a DIY ethic.
“The Whole Earth Catalog was one of the bibles of my generation. It was a very special book, and it was a very special time. The people who were involved in it were on a quest for a better life.” — Steve Jobs, commencement address at Stanford in 2005
1. Abandoned Villages,
Reprogrammed for AI, Robots and Ecosystems
we shifted the focus from repopulating declining areas to letting autonomous AI-robotic networks take over? They could revitalize ecosystems, rewild landscapes, and boost agricultural productivity. Imagine "ghost villages" transforming into AI-driven farms, climate research hubs, or data centers—all with minimal human input. What if we redefined the hollowed out villages as spaces for transient visits, where people come to learn and connect with nature and technology?
2.
Beyond Souvenir Economies
- Guerrilla Gastronomy for Overcrowded Tourist Cities
Can we fix the cities that live from tourism and suffer from it at the same time? AI driven pop-up culinary venues and smart agricultural pockets in historic cores can transform the most hyped cities into stages for activism about the future of food. By ‘selling’ the idea of sustainable food production and consumption as ‘one of the experiences you cannot miss’, awareness is spread through urban cores with the widest global outreach.
3. Dynamic Ownership & Fluid Urbanism
Instead of static land ownership, AI-managed urban systems (pilot zones, charter cities) could enable flexible, temporary, or collective ownership models based on usage, contribution, or need. Architecture and program that adapts in real time - based on shifting populations, subscription-based land access, or AI-calculated economic efficiency models. Participatory design and land use decisions implemented through membership and quadratic voting system.
4.
Smart Ruins
- Super Serum
Imagine a transparent paste that reinforces decaying heritage by binding crumbling structures at a molecular level, letting nanomaterials seep into cracks and harden only where needed. Transparent, self-repairing membranes protect from erosion while still letting time work its charm. Bioengineered fungi or AI-infused geopolymers instate symbiosis with original materials, adapting to stress and climate shifts. And the best part? The building monitors itself, calling in AI nanomaterials to repair damage as it happens.
5.
Forestprints
A forest is the endpoint of ecological succession—left undisturbed, almost any ecosystem trends toward becoming one. With AI, humans can provide an initial catalyst for reforestation, then step back. AI deciphers forest stratigraphy, mapping microclimates, soil, and biodiversity to generate precise blueprints. Machine learning predicts ecosystem succession, planting species in adaptive sequences rather than static grids. Autonomous drones and robotic planters distribute seeds and fungi based on real-time data. Underground sensors track root growth, adjusting soil enrichment as needed.
6.Inhabited Infrastructure
Elevated highways, train stations, railyards. AI can develop construction methods that integrate new functions without disrupting existing operations. Real-time structural analysis ensures stability while modular units are installed. Autonomous robotics build in sync with transit schedules, minimizing downtime. Predictive AI optimizes load distribution, airflow, and noise reduction for livable spaces above or around active infrastructure.
7.Densify & Dwell
Unlocking hidden urban potential. AI can map underutilized spaces—supermarkets, parking structures, vacant offices, desacralized churches—identifying where densification can bring real growth to local communities. Instead of blind upzoning, it predicts economic and social impact, ensuring new spaces serve the right people in the right places. Matching algorithms pair available dwellings, workspaces, and activated areas with users who need them most.
8,9,10,11,12,...n Coming soon
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