This research explores the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI), specifically ChatGPT, in designing non-human enclosures. The study introduces the Framework of 20 Essential Attributes for Animal Architecture (F20EAAA), serving as a foundational guide for designing artificial environments for nonhumans. Four experiments* were conducted to test ChatGPT’s design capabilities in designing a Macaroni penguin enclosure: a complete attribute request in a structured format to assess how well ChatGPT manages comprehensive design tasks; contextual prompts to focus on specific design sections; grouped attributes by design categories to assess integration; and direct questions to focus on specific design elements. The findings show that using the short direct question set of prompts yields the best results. Challenges such as inaccuracies emerge, indicating that ChatGPT lacks the capability for fully autonomous design, yet highlights the potential of AI to contribute to ethical and sustainable spaces for animals in the future.
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