House of Artificial Intelligence
January 22, 2026 2026-09-29 15:48House of Artificial Intelligence
EPAU · House of Artificial Intelligence
AI for smarter, more sustainable architecture
A space dedicated to raising awareness, training and innovation in artificial intelligence, to make AI a tool for smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive architecture and urban planning.
About the House of AI
Discover, experiment and innovate with AI
Through awareness days, training, podcasts and workshops, the House of AI helps students and researchers explore how artificial intelligence is transforming architecture and urban planning, and supports them in turning graduation projects into innovative, technology-driven ventures.
Head of the House of AI: Dr. Siham Chourouk SERRAI
Our missions
Four missions to bring AI into architecture
Raise awareness
Share the challenges and opportunities of AI with students, teachers and staff.
Train
Train students in AI tools and methods applied to architecture and urban planning.
Innovate
Stimulate research and innovation in AI and its applications to the built environment.
Build a community
Unite students, researchers and professionals at EPAU around artificial intelligence.
What we do
Programmes and activities
Awareness days
Events under Decision 1275 / 008 showing how graduation projects can become startups or micro-enterprises, with promising themes in AI, digital transformation and smart solutions.
Podcasts & round tables
A series of podcasts, online mini-lectures and talks on architecture, innovation and entrepreneurship, with the CDE and the AXIUM club.
Research workshops
Hands-on workshops with EPAU research teams, such as data analysis and AI with R for urban planning.
Startup support
Guidance for AI-related project holders, in close collaboration with the Business Incubator and the CDE.
National events
Representation of EPAU at national events such as the African Startup Conference and the Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Highlights
Recent activities
April 2026
Podcast sessions and round tables on entrepreneurship and innovative projects, with the CDE and the AXIUM club.
February 2026
Awareness day on Decision 1275 / 008 with the CDE, and official launch of the AXIUM scientific club.
December 2025
Participation in the African Startup Conference with the Business Incubator.
November 2025
Global Entrepreneurship Week: presentation of the House of AI programme and the role of AI in architecture and urban planning.
April 2025
Workshop “Bridging Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence: R Applications in Urban Planning”, with the HAD team of the VUDD laboratory.
Innovation ecosystem
Working hand in hand with EPAU’s interfaces
Business Incubator
Startups and patents, from idea to prototype.
CDE
Entrepreneurship training and micro-enterprise creation.
CATI
Technology and Innovation Support Centre – patents and intellectual property.
BLEU
University–Business Liaison Office – partnerships with companies.
Curious about AI in architecture?
Students, researchers and partners: join our activities and share your ideas with the House of AI team.
