Reducing 160 Work Hours to 30 Seconds: How AI's Advancing Sustainable, Protected Housing with 30% Carbon Footprint Reduction

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Key Learnings

• Learn how construction is undergoing a radical transformation thanks to AI, significantly reducing the time and resources required.
• Learn how Vía Ágora has dramatically reduced the production time of industrialized facade breakdowns from 160 hours to just 30 seconds.
• Discover how AI is used to generate facade breakdowns into modular components within seconds, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 30%.

Speakers

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  Jose Valverde

  Jose Valverde is an architect specializing in BIM Project Management and Industrialized Construction. With over 7 years of experience as a BIM Manager, Jose has distinguished himself in integrating automated processes and implementing BIM standards in complex projects. Additionally, Jose is an esteemed instructor in BIM specialization and industrialized construction programs, demonstrating a commitment to advancing the field through education. The academic journey began with a Technical Architect Degree from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in 2015, followed by a Postgraduate in BIM Project Management (BIM Manager) from Universidad Europea de Madrid in 2017. Further expertise was attained through a Postgraduate Specialist in Industrialized Construction (DfMA) at Colegio de Aparejadores de Madrid in 2020. Professionally, Jose serves as the BIM Director at Vía Ágora, leading the company's digital strategy. Prior to this role, the position of BIM Manager was held at Vía Ágora for over two years, overseeing BIM implementation, information management, training, and procedure creation. Extensive experience was also gained as a BIM Manager at Wise Build, where applications were developed using Autodesk API, CDE was managed, and automated processes with Dynamo and C# were implemented. In addition to professional roles, Jose is a dedicated educator. Currently, Jose is an instructor in BIM Project Management at Universidad Europea de Madrid and teaches BIM Model Management and Master's in Industrialized Construction Specialist programs at Colegio de Aparejadores de Madrid. A leader in both practice and pedagogy, Jose's commitment to integrating innovation into architecture and dedication to creating impactful solutions define him as a forward-thinking professional. Resilience and adaptability have allowed the navigation of complex challenges and the driving of transformative initiatives, making Jose a distinguished figure in the realms of architecture and construction.
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  Carlos Lopez

  Architect by the Polytechnic University of Madrid with specialization in parametric architecture software (Dinamo, Rhinoceros and Grasshopper). Over fifteen years of experience in architectural firms, construction and real estate companies; currently technical office manager of Lignum Tech. Instructor in parametric and procedural design, industrialization and timber construction; currently collaborating in the Industrialization Specialist Technician Course of the Association of Colegio de Aparejadores de Madrid andd Master of Timber Construction of the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
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  Ana Lozano Portillo

  Ana Lozano is a renowned architect and urban planner, founder and CEO of Nidus Lab, a Contech firm pioneering Generative AI in architectural design. Since 2014, she has led Valenthia Strategy, transforming complex real estate projects into highly profitable investments. Before venturing into technology and strategic consultancy, Ana founded her own architecture practice in 2001, designing numerous award-winning projects published internationally. Her career began in Academia as an associate professor in Paris and later at the School of Architecture in Valencia, teaching in prestigious Master's programs, demonstrating her leadership and visionary thinking. Ana holds degrees from the Ecole d'Architecture de Paris and the Polytechnic University of Valencia. She also completed an Executive Education PDG at IESE, enhancing her business acumen and strategic planning skills. Currently, Ana serves as the Vocal of Technology and Innovation at Coword and is a member of the I+D+i commission at CEOE. She is an active member of Women in Real Estate and WA4STEAM, advocating for diversity and innovation in the industry. Ana has authored numerous scientific papers and book chapters on sustainability, art, and architecture. She is a sought-after speaker at international conferences, where her effective communication skills and expertise in problem-solving resonate with audiences. Her mentoring and coaching abilities are evident in her contributions to various professional communities. Ana's passion for integrating innovation into architecture and her commitment to creating impactful solutions define her as a forward-thinking leader. Her resilience and adaptability have allowed her to navigate complex challenges and drive transformative initiatives across academia, business, and technology, making her a distinguished figure at the intersection of architecture, RE, and AI.