On October 27,The Architect’s Newspaper’sTECH+到4e series will return to New York City. The conference will include a full-day symposium and an exhibit hall displaying the latest innovations in AECtechnology. The event will be held at New York Law School and co-hosted by Niknaz Aftahi, founder and CEO ofaec+tech. Clickhereto view additional conference information andregister.
The Highest Islands: Curiosity, Creativity, and Comfort with Uncertainty
The program will kick off with a presentation from Matthew Krissel and Randy Deutsch, cofounders of the Built Environment Futures Council (BEFC). This forward-thinking organization is working to applyAIand other technological practices to the field of architecture.
Intelligent Building Models Enable Sustainable Building
Miles Smith, North American solutions manager forGraphisoft, will share the company’s suite ofBIMdesign tools. The presentation will demonstrate how intelligent building models and data collection enable sustainable building practices.
Harnessing the Power of Reality Capture & Advanced BIM Systems
In this session, attendees will hear fromQuinn Evans’s Robert Fink, design technology director; and Kelly Haley, architect, who are working to develop digital models of historic buildings. They will be joined by Joseph Romano, surveying and mapping principal atLangan, a company advancing the practice of digital modeling and 3D scanning in the AEC industry.
Generate Editable CAD/BIM As-Builts with your Phone
Greg Barto, head of partnerships at Canvas, will demonstrate the company’s LIDAR sensor application which is available for iPhone Pro and iPad. Canvas is making 3D capture technology more accessible and offers compatibility withRevit,SketchUp, and other popular design programs.
Digital Twin and the Power of Real-Time Collaboration
This panel highlights two resources available to AEC professionals. Anna Liza Montenegro will introduce attendees toMicrosol Resources, a database of digital design tools, allows designers to determine which software best suits their firm’s practice. Next, Chuck Pfeffer will take the stage to demonstrateCupix, a powerful digital twin software which aids in both the design and construction phases of a project.
Automating Workflows for Optimization and Process Evolution
In this presentation fromImaginit’s AEC cloud services program manager, Scott Burke, will illustrate how automated workflows and rigorous data collection can improve quality control for construction projects and reduce accidents, errors, and waste.
Techno-Turbulence: Navigating the Choppy Seas
Gaurav Chopra, CEO ofFivD, will share the company’s software suite, which includes structural modeling, virtual tools for design and construction, LIDAR scanning, and business management.
Startup Showcase
Codesign, a new drafting application for the iPad, combines the capabilities of a sketching software with BIM technology, aiding architects in the conceptual-design phase of a project. Campbell Yule, founder and CEO of Codesign, will show the application’s capabilities as well as its cross-platform compatibility.
Generative Design Futures
In this panel, Andre Turati and Altaf Ganihar, founders ofSketchPro.aiandSnaptrude分别将展示他们的计划s utilize the powers of automation and iteration to streamline the design and construction process— from design to project delivery. They will be joined by Ilkay C. Standard, founder ofGENx, a design and technology consultancy, and Elaheh Demirchelie, founder ofDemirchelie, an interdisciplinary design firm integrating technology and sustainability.
From 3:30 to 4:15, attendees will have a choice between two presentations:
AI and Machine Learning in Architecture
In this spotlight session, design technologists from leading firms will gather to share how machine learning and automation are being integrated into their design practice. Ahmad Tabbakh, of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), Ali Ghomi ofCetraRuddy, and Michael Schroeder ofSGAwill share how the integration of AI and data science are transforming their own practices as well as the industry-at-large.
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Adoption of Digital Practices from AEC Firms
The second option consists of a similar conversation from technology leaders. Benjamin Friedman, data scientist atDLR Group, Alexandra Pollock, chief technology officer atFXCollaborative, and Nirva Fereshetian, chief information officer atCBT Architectswill take the stage to examine the latest in design technology and its impact on the industry.
Investor Insights: Navigating Opportunities and Trends in the Design and Construction Industry
Curtis Rodgers, partner atBrick & Mortar Ventures; Victoria Smith, investment lead atZacua Ventures; Shariar Shams-Ansari, investor atBrookfield Growth; and Jeremy Kaner, managing director ofOlive Leaf Ventures, will discuss how entrepreneurs are working to disrupt AEC industry with emerging technologies. The presenters will cover topics including robotics, drone imagery, and digital design tools.
Immersive Worlds: Designing for Experience
In the final session of the day, Lionel Ohayon, cofounder ofJourney, provider of cutting-edge digital experiences, will share how his company is innovating in the field of entertainment. Journey is the company behind the recently completedMSG Sphereas well as the firm’s work on a yet-to-be-completed performance stage inTimes Square.
