Master's students from the Liechtenstein School of Architecture took part in the international research project «scAInce» (Scenario Artificial Intelligence) as part of an elective module. Led by the Institute of Transport Planning and Traffic Engineering at TU Darmstadt, the project explored how artificial intelligence can support sustainable urban development and the role that digital participation formats can play in developing sustainable future scenarios. Its focus was on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), data driven analysis, and dialogue between academia and society.

Under the supervision of Wolfgang Simma Wallinger, the students were responsible for the Liechtenstein contribution to the project. This included conducting an online survey, hosting a virtual e Townhall in the metaverse, and analysing existing sustainability data. Working together with partners in Liechtenstein, they facilitated an exchange between academia, public administration and society. The data collected will contribute to the international comparison of the participating project locations and support further research into the potential of artificial intelligence for sustainable development.

At the official closing event, the project leader, Professor Dr Eva Kaßens Noor from TU Darmstadt, commended the students for their commitment and acknowledged the successful collaboration with the University of Liechtenstein. She also expressed her wish to continue the partnership with the Liechtenstein School of Architecture in future research projects.

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