003: 'A Local Maxima', with Ian Keough

Rethinking architecture’s value chain: exploring tool specificity over monoliths, the real obstacles in AEC, and why capturing design intent, not just drawings, is key to thriving in the age of AI and automation.

A conversation with Gavin Crump about exploring personal evolution in AEC, embracing programming as creativity, and building a public brand through generosity, while highlighting the importance of retaining talent within the industry.

Radical transparency in architecture firms: exploring real-time data benchmarks, financial literacy as a design skill, and how open operations create team alignment and sustainable business models for better project outcomes.