Automation index
How much of a Architect’s job can AI already do?
A model can already draft plans, renders and a first spec. Stamping, client fights and liability stay with the architect.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Architect
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#81 / 623
View rankingArchitect
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Draft plans, sections and a first BIM model from the brief.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Produce renders, views and façade options.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Write quantities, specs and the project report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Meetings with client, developer and planning office.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Site direction and inspection visits.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Stamp, register and own legal responsibility.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 8% | +1 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- building plans
- renders
- sign a project
- Produce renders, views and façade options
- Site direction and inspection visits
- arquitect
- architect
- proyecto de edificio
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2161
IS WORK OVER?
Historian
25%
#227 / 623
View rankingHistorian
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Search, transcribe and sort sources.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Draft chapters, cards and bibliography.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 38% | +6.8 |
Archive work and source criticism.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 15% | +2.7 |
Argue the thesis and debate peers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Teaching, outreach and museums.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Choose the cut and the question.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Search, transcribe and sort sources
- Draft chapters, cards and bibliography
- Archive work and source criticism
- Argue the thesis and debate peers
- Teaching, outreach and museums
- Choose the cut and the question
- historiador
- historian
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3093.00· ESCO/ISCO 2633