The Impact Of Tech And AI On The Built Environment And Profession Of Architecture, Ft. Jordan Harris

Technology and AI are changing the built environment, but the useful question is not whether tools are impressive. It is where they save time, improve thinking and create better professional judgement. Stephen Drew speaks with Jordan Harris about AI, generative design, BIM, visualisation, coding, the metaverse and the skills architecture professionals need as technology becomes part of everyday practice. The conversation covers: How AI tools learn and why they can make unpredictable mistakes Where visualisation and BIM tools can improve design workflows Why automation is strongest when it removes repetitive work How Dynamo, Python and coding can support architecture teams What skills candidates should build as technology changes practice Read the episode on Architecture Social: The Impact Of Tech And AI On Architecture ____ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to technology and AI in architecture 05:00 Why tech can move faster than traditional building delivery 10:00 Neural networks, training data and how AI learns 15:00 AI mistakes, control and why tools behave unpredictably 20:00 Visualisation, Revit and testing materials inside models 25:00 Automating boring tasks and finding useful AI applications 30:00 Dynamo, Python and learning programming with support 35:00 Productivity dips when learning new systems 40:00 Midjourney, copyright and image generation use cases 45:00 The metaverse, VR and future adoption 50:00 BIM basics, Revit skills and career advice ____ Architecture Social Find more architecture career advice, practice insight and live roles at Architecture Social. Explore more conversations on the Architecture Social Podcast, browse free resources at Architecture Social Resources, or join the community at Architecture Social Club. ____ Affiliate learning partner We have partnered with ArchAdemia, an online learning platform built by architects, for architects. Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on the monthly or annual membership. Architecture Social may earn a commission if you join through our link or use the code.