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Leadership Edge: TRXL 177

Exploring AI as a strategic partner in architecture, fostering future literacy for proactive innovation, and streamlining workflows to unlock more creative potential. Balancing tech adoption with data security for a resilient, forward-thinking practice.

Leadership Edge: TRXL 177
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These episode briefs provide key insights for forward-thinking leaders seeking innovation in AEC who are short on time, offering the context of each conversation without the need to listen to the full episode. They’re designed to keep you updated, spark your interest, and encourage you to tune in if the ideas resonate.

Summary

In episode 177 of the TRXL podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kristen Forward, Technology Futures Leader at NBBJ Design. Kristen leads AI integration and emerging technology strategies within architectural practice, and our conversation dives into the critical role of futures thinking in shaping the profession.

We’re not just designing buildings anymore; we’re designing the future of how architecture is practiced.

– Kristen Forward

We explored how AI is transforming workflows, the importance of strategic foresight in practice, and the evolving role of architects in an increasingly digitized industry. Kristen also shared insights into NBBJ’s innovative approach to embedding digital teams, rethinking the future of workplace strategies, and the critical challenges around data privacy and agency in AI-driven systems.

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