Rethinking the Firm: Could AI Be Your Next Practice Partner?

What if AI could be your most powerful, and only, collaborator? In this session, you'll follow "Archie," an architect building a solo firm, as they test the limits of what AI can achieve in practice—from strategic planning to client engagement and project delivery. Through Archie's journey, you''ll explore AI's potential to streamline daily operations, expand creative potential, and open doors to new business models. Join us for a unique perspective on the future skills and approaches architects will need to thrive in a profession where AI plays a pivotal role.

Learning Objectives

  1. Discover how you could position AI within your practice areas to shift and enhance roles, sparking new ideas for integration.
  2. Envision how AI could transform your daily routine and relationships within your practice, and consider the potential benefits and challenges as you plot your own path forward.
  3. Map out future skills and strategies your team might need to thrive alongside AI.
  4. Assess the ethical and social implications of AI in architecture, contemplating how responsible AI use could shape the profession's impact on communities and client relationships.