Description
As the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry continues to rely on its current design process, technology allows for the exploration of possibilities that may differ from the current workflow. The AEC industry has been using the same methodology for decades—since long before we even had computers. This discussion poses the question: Shouldn’t we look at a holistic change of that methodology, taking into consideration future technological advances? This session will offer a forum to discuss various hypothetical possibilities regarding the architectural design process and its interaction with technology, hoping to objectively look at areas that can be improved. During this roundtable, we’ll share and discuss experiences, successes, failures, and “wish lists,” and have an open discussion so we can all learn from each other. Every company has its own way to proceed in the design process, but even with the vast number of possible design solutions for buildings, shouldn’t the process be one that can maximize technology to its advantage?
Key Learnings
- Engage in an open discussion to listen to and learn from each other.
- Discuss the possibility of different scenarios that deviate from the current design process.
- Discuss current technology and possibilities of using those for new methodologies.
- Explore out-of-the-box processes using technology that may not be commercially available, yet.
Speakers
Eliel De la CruzI've been privileged enough to start my architectural career at an early age. I finished a 5-year architecture program when I was 21, then did 2 masters in Architectural Design and Computational Design, (SCAD, and GATech), and later a Ph.D. in Architecture at the University of Sydney in Australia. All my studies and professional experience have revolved around Design and Computational Design. I'm passionate about new technologies and finding ways to use them to improve our designs, buildings, cities, and our lives. I got married in 2007 and have 2 awesome kids, 7 and 4, they keep me busy doing their projects around the house and trying to keep them from getting in trouble. I'm a geek who loves movies, anime, bowling, archery, guitar playing and learning new things in life. Cheers!- CWCindy WoodCindy Wood is currently the Practice Technology Learning and Development Leader at HKS Architects Inc and has been working in the Architecture field for the past 17 years. Along with her firms' leaders in technology, project delivery and professional development, she oversees the evaluation and execution of all BIM related education. After graduating with a Bachelor of Environmental Design studies with a Co-op focus at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada she made the trek across the continent and established herself in Los Angeles starting her career at HKS Architects. Seven years ago, she took on the role overseeing BIM protocol for the Western Region of the company to help improve their project workflow and modeling skills, and has in the past year transitioned into a full time role of BIM training and development. She's using her experience from working on small and large Revit dedicated projects to help bridge the gap between the drawing software tool and practical usability needs of Architects and Interior designers. She was previously a top-rated speaker at AU and a featured speaker at Midwest U. Though choosing to live in warm Los Angeles, she spends her spare time in the cold air of curling and hockey rinks, as well as being a seamstress, artist and lover of 90s tv and movies.
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