Can computers design buildings? What automation means to architects

We're living in a world where computers can do our taxes, drive our cars, and book our holidays. Back in 2013, a study by researchers at University of Oxford has given architects a mere 1.8% chance of being automated. This is because'creative tasks' which involve a high degree of human manipulation and human perception are difficult to automate. However, just because certain types of creative occupations can't easily be replaced, doesn't mean that their industries won't see disruption. With the advent of BIM, mixed reality, 3D printing, and other emerging technologies, architects are uniquely placed in the entire digital transformation of construction ecosystem.