What did you learn? AI is a "fast brush" and a "coworker" with deep knowledge but no responsibility. It’s a tool for exploration, but my value is in the judgment—knowing when the machine is guessing versus when it's right.
What surprised you? Adding more detail often backfires. My "first prompts" were usually the peak; more complexity caused the AI to "miss up" and overwrite my original architectural intent.
What are the limitations? It lacks absolute precision. It hallucinates textures and stays surface-level on technical facts. It can’t verify structural ratings or deep heritage archives, making human "double-checking" mandatory.
I am the filter. AI is a high-speed engine, but I am the compass. I’ve learned to do the heavy lifting—the geometry and the "soul"—myself, using AI only to visualize the vibe. I don't see it as a replacement, but as a catalyst that handles the data so I can focus on the poetry of the space. I am the judge; the AI is the engine. We go further together, but the final vision is mine.