Housing and AI
Hisham Al-Qasim
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are considered important tools for solving problems in the housing industry in Saudi Arabia, where they are used to provide effective solutions to many of the challenges facing this sector. Below, we review some of the most important AI technologies used to address housing issues in Saudi Arabia:
1- Statistical Analysis Technologies: These technologies are used to analyze data related to the real estate market in the Kingdom and provide accurate recommendations to users. These technologies help users determine market supply and demand and identify appropriate property prices.
2- Image Recognition Techniques: These techniques are used to identify further details about properties—such as room sizes, furnishings, bathrooms, and other amenities—by analyzing images. This helps improve the user experience and provide accurate details about properties.
3- Virtual Reality Technologies: These technologies are used to provide a better experience for users searching for properties in Saudi Arabia. Thanks to these technologies, users can tour and explore properties in virtual reality before making an actual visit.
4- Self-Service Technologies: These technologies are used in the housing industry in Saudi Arabia to provide useful information to users and professionals in the field. These technologies help improve the user experience and provide accurate information about properties and the real estate market.
5- Remote sensing technologies: These technologies are used in Saudi Arabia’s housing industry to improve maintenance and management processes and control costs. These technologies help identify and quickly repair problems and malfunctions in properties.
Undoubtedly, artificial intelligence technologies are essential tools for improving the housing industry in Saudi Arabia and providing effective solutions to its challenges. Investment in these technologies is expected to continue in the future to further improve the housing industry and enhance the experience of users and professionals in this field.
*Architect and faculty member at King Saud University
@ArchHesham
