Politecnico di Torino (Italy) and the “Transitional Morphologies” Research Center at DAD (Department of Architecture and Design) are pleased to host the 32nd edition of the International Seminar on Urban Form (ISUF) conference at the historic Castello del Valentino, from June 17th to June 20th, 2025.
The ISUF 2025 conference will critically examine how the emergence of artificial intelligence is reshaping the tools we use and our understanding of urban form in the 21st century. While these advancements offer new possibilities, questions regarding the form of contemporary cities (viewed through the lens of their historical trajectories and future potential) remain only partially addressed.
We invite scholars and practitioners to explore how these developments challenge or reinforce traditional urban morphology studies. What new paradigms are emerging, and how might we navigate the complexities of urban form in our rapidly changing world?
Topics
In the 21st century, artificial intelligence introduces new concepts to urban development, seamlessly integrating with traditional urban morphology to explore emerging paradigms for the future. As cities face challenges like rapid urbanization and climate change, AI offers innovative solutions to reshape our urban landscapes.
‘Urban Morphology in the Age of Artificial Intelligence’ will investigate how AI is revolutionizing our approach to urban structures, covering the following thematic areas:
SHAPING THE CITY: Exploring Future Urban Forms
MAPPING THE CITY: Evolving Tools to Study Urban Forms
ENVISIONING THE CITY: Enhancing Theoretical Models of Urban Forms
AI APPLICATIONS ON URBAN FORMS: City as a Device (Agents & Experiments)
