Design+A.I

A planner first, an architect second and why that order matters.In the latest episode of the Design + A.I. podcast, we’re joined by Jas Bhalla, Architect + Planner and Principal at Jas Bhalla Works.Jas shares how his cross-disciplinary background in planning, urban design and architecture became the founding principle behind his practice and why his route into the profession was slightly "back-to-front”. Starting out in planning before qualifying in architecture has given Jas a different perspective on how we approach places, projects and the wider built environment.We also touch on the realities of entering the architecture profession, the perceptions young people have of the industry, and why diversity and inclusion matter in ensuring we bring the broadest possible range of perspectives into it.A thoughtful conversation about taking an unconventional route into architecture and the value that different backgrounds can bring to the profession.

AI can now generate something visually impressive in seconds. But architecture has never been just about the image.In our latest Design + A.I. Podcast, we discuss a simple but powerful way of judging good design: how closely does what gets delivered resemble the original intention?Getting from an idea to a building takes much more than a great visual. It takes grit, teamwork, problem-solving and the ability to deliver within real budgets, timelines and site constraints, while keeping people behind the original vision.AI may make it easier than ever to create something beautiful. The real challenge is making it real.Because ultimately, as architects and project teams, we’re not just creating images. We’re building something that could be part of our cities for generations.

In the latest episode of Design + AI, we’re joined by Luke Ferguson, a Planning Consultant who focuses on A.I and digital innovation, to explore what this shift could mean for planning, architecture and the wider built environment.We discuss how A.I could transform the planning process, interrogating policies and appeals, analysing huge amounts of information, accelerating repetitive tasks and giving professionals access to insights that previously took hours or days to uncover.Luke is a leading voice in the merging of A.I and Planning worlds. He sees the technology on the horizon, and wants to be at the forefront of its implementation. As he sees it - “I’d rather be the person who pushes change than be the one disrupted.”

For episode 3, we are delighted to be joined by Alex Mohacs of the London Bureau. Alex has been at the forefront of A.I implementation for some time, delving into this world during his time as a journalist at some world famous media outlets.The pair discuss his thoughts on implementation,what businesses should be focusing on during this process, and how the development of A.I will impact the Architectural profession in particular.We hope you enjoy the episode!

What happens when architecture, A.I and product innovation come together?In this episode, we’re joined by Cristiano Coretti, Architect, PropTech entrepreneur and Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Laiout, an A.I-powered platform helping transform the way floor plans and space planning are created.With over a decade of experience in PropTech, Cristiano shares how A.I is moving beyond automation to become a powerful design partner, enabling architects and designers to work faster, make better decisions and unlock new possibilities. 

For our first episode we are joined by Aaron Zimmerman, Director at Centro Plan and host of the Make Planning Make Sense Podcast.We discuss Aaron's journey from political science to the crazy world of the UK planning system - trying not to delve to deep into that world - ending of course with some A.I heavy chat.Please listen, share and subsribe!