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8:50 AM PT (11:50 AM ET)

Welcome

Dionne Darling

VP of Brand Partnerships

The Architect’s Newspaper

Dionne Darling

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Dionne Darling has been with The A|N Media Group for over six years. As A|N’s Associate Publisher, she manages A|N’s Texas headquarters and handles accounts in the West, Southwest and Europe territories. Dionne has over 28 years of direct B2B sales, management and business development experience.

Dr. Negar Kalantar

Associate Professor & Co-Director

California College of Arts & Digital Craft Lab

Dr. Negar Kalantar

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Dr. Negar Kalantar is an associate professor of Architecture and a Co-Director of Digital Craft Lab at California College of the Arts (CCA) in San Francisco. her cross-disciplinary research focuses on materials exploration, robotic and additive manufacturing technologies and engaging architecture, science, and engineering as platforms for examining the critical role of design in global issues and built environmentsKalantar is the recipient of several awards and grants, including the Dornfeld Manufacturing Vision Award 2018, the National Science Foundation, Autodesk Technology Center Grant, and X-Grant 2018 from the Texas A&M President’s Excellence Fund on developing sustainable material for 3-D printed buildings.Some of the outcomes of her work have been featured in the Guardian, on the BBC, in science-focused magazines, and by the National Science Foundation. Her research has been presented at the Technical University of Vienna and Berlin, ETH Zurich, University of Maryland, Tehran University, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M University, and New York 3D Print Show. She has organized national and international workshops on additive manufacturing, robotics, and materials advancement in digital fabrication and architecture.

9:00 AM PT (12:00 PM ET)

Keynote Digital Transformation – Challenge and Opportunity

Fiona Cousins

Director | Americas Digital Services Leader

Arup

Fiona Cousins

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Fiona Cousins leads Arup’s Digital Services for the Americas, where they combine our deep knowledge of the built environment with new technologies to delight users and improve our clients’ businesses. Throughout her career, Cousins has focused on energy modeling, mechanical engineering design for buildings and sustainable consulting. As more data has become available from buildings and the built environment, and as the effects of climate change become clearer, she has become passionate about applying the best in digital technology to increase collaboration and create solutions that support a more sustainable future. She works with leaders across the firm to expand our approach to sustainable development, digital services and skills development. Cousins spent two years as Arup’s Automation Leader, where she worked to apply automation to improve outcomes for our clients and projects through greater consistency, rapid iteration and visualization techniques. She has led multiple complex interdisciplinary building projects. Cousins also led the establishment of Arup University in the Americas, developing learning and managing research. An industry leader, Cousins has chaired the United States Green Building Council, Urban Green Council, and gave the CIBSE 2016 Annual Lecture "How building services engineers can save civilization," and co-authored Two Degrees: The Built Environment and our Changing Climate. She currently serves on NYC’s Climate Mitigation Act Advisory Board.

Dr. Negar Kalantar MODERATOR

Associate Professor & Co-Director

California College of Arts & Digital Craft Lab

Dr. Negar Kalantar MODERATOR

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Dr. Negar Kalantar is an associate professor of Architecture and a Co-Director of Digital Craft Lab at California College of the Arts (CCA) in San Francisco. her cross-disciplinary research focuses on materials exploration, robotic and additive manufacturing technologies and engaging architecture, science, and engineering as platforms for examining the critical role of design in global issues and built environmentsKalantar is the recipient of several awards and grants, including the Dornfeld Manufacturing Vision Award 2018, the National Science Foundation, Autodesk Technology Center Grant, and X-Grant 2018 from the Texas A&M President’s Excellence Fund on developing sustainable material for 3-D printed buildings.Some of the outcomes of her work have been featured in the Guardian, on the BBC, in science-focused magazines, and by the National Science Foundation. Her research has been presented at the Technical University of Vienna and Berlin, ETH Zurich, University of Maryland, Tehran University, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M University, and New York 3D Print Show. She has organized national and international workshops on additive manufacturing, robotics, and materials advancement in digital fabrication and architecture.

10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET)

Breaking Ground: Advances in Construction and Project Management

Employing 7 million employees and generating over $1 trillion in annual billings, the construction industry is one of the bedrocks of the American economy. The stakes are enormous, and so the industry stands to benefit from greater economic and environmental efficiency. This panel will highlight new tech-led construction strategies and project management tools that promise to deliver that efficiency.

Katherine Chan MODERATOR

Associate

Walter P Moore

Katherine Chan MODERATOR

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Part of the AEC industry since 2012, Katherine joined Walter P Moore in 2018 as a technical designer in the Enclosure Engineering practice in our New York office. Katherine actually stumbled upon façade engineering during an internship that combined her structural engineering degree and her pursuit of her graduate degree in architecture. She has since focused on the design of building enclosures and specialty structures, which she says allow her to combine her interests in structures, architecture, and engineering as a whole. She is passionate about the built environment and how design affects how we experience the world around us.

Katherine earned her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structures from Columbia University.

Julia Murphy

Director

SOM

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Since joining SOM in 2008, Julia Murphy has served as a Project Manager, working on multiple large-scale, complex commercial and mixed-use projects. M s. Murphy has a diverse range of responsibilities, from day- to-day interaction with the client and coordination with the consultant team to maintaining a project’s staffing, schedule, and budget. Her recent large-scale projects include the Manhattan West Development and the Bus an Lotte Town Tower. A leader in the SOM community, Julia is a Member of the SOM Women’s Initiative Committee, a group devoted to the professional development of women within the firm.

A director at SOM, Julia Murphy is integral to the firm's engagement with the built environment of New York City. In her decade of experience at SOM, she has worked on some of the most complex projects in Manhattan, emerging as an expert project manager. She has a diverse range of project responsibilities, from day-to-day interaction with the client and coordination with the consultant team to maintaining staffing, schedule, and budget. Much of her work involves mitigating risk for clients who must build their projects within the exigencies of New York’s physical and regulatory environments.

A key project in Murphy’s portfolio is Manhattan West, one of the largest ongoing mixed-use projects in Manhattan. She is involved in managing many of its component parts, including Southwest Residential Tower, North Tower, Southeast Tower, and Northwest Tower. She is also the project manager for the repositioning of a global financial headquarters in New York. Her residential projects include a 34-story tower in Manhattan s Upper West S ide, and 91 Leonard Street, a 20-story tower. Another of her important projects is John Jay College of Cr iminal Justice Expansion, which occupies an entire city block.

She was featured in Architect Magazine’s feature piece, “Workers in Progress.” Murphy is a member of the WX Women Executives in Real Estate and is President-Elect of the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation. A leader within the SOM community, she is on the committee of the SOM Women’s Initiative, a group that is devoted to the professional development of women within the firm.

Alexis McGuffin

Vice President

Lendlease

Alexis McGuffin

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Snigdha Mittal Pullara

Vice President | BIM & Commissioning

Sciame

Snigdha Mittal Pullara

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11:00 AM PT (2:00 PM ET)

BIZ BLITZ

Mitch Lewandowski

Chief Commercial Officer

Branch Technology

Mitch Lewandowski

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Mitch brings 20 plus years of leadership and business ownership experience from the architectural product industry. He uses his collected knowledge from growing international organizations through strategic partnerships and market engagement to generate true customer satisfaction.

Daniela Krausz

Business Development Manager

Microsol Resources

Daniela Krausz

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11:10 AM PT (2:10 PM ET)

Sponsor Workshop Sessions

Core Architect: Practice Management in the Cloud

Core Architect: Practice Management in the Cloud

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3D Printed Facade Panels Are Unlocking Design Freedom

3D Printed Facade Panels Are Unlocking Design Freedom

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Beyond Traditional Revit Data Editing Tasks & Ideate BIMLink

Beyond Traditional Revit Data Editing Tasks & Ideate BIMLink

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Unlock the Value: Remote Work, Scanning, Automated Solutions

Unlock the Value: Remote Work, Scanning, Automated Solutions

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Cloud-based BIM 360 Project Management

Cloud-based BIM 360 Project Management

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Leveraging BIM Data from Design to Construction

Leveraging BIM Data from Design to Construction

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Aerial Imagery Technology for CAD, BIM, & GIS

Aerial Imagery Technology for CAD, BIM, & GIS

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11:40 AM PT (2:40 PM ET)

Methods + Materials Break

11:50 AM PT (2:50 PM ET)

Keynote Modular Innovations: Technological Advances in Prefabrication Construction

Greg Otto

Modular Segment Lead

Clark Pacific | SCI-Arc

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Having been educated as architect and engineer, Greg Otto has been focused strategically upon collaborative working within the “gap” between architecture and engineering and the potential for innovation that such working brings. Not afraid to pioneer, he has been responsible for a broad range of innovations within the work of the firms he has worked, improving design and engineering workflows via digitization; creating and supporting the necessary collaborative environment to advance and expand multi-discipinary thinking; and challenging traditional practice with new and innovative delivery models. He brings a wealth of specialist knowledge in highly sustainable, low energy buildings, structural engineering and building facades and has a proven track record working with some of the most renowned artists, designers and architects to deliver truly remarkable projects. He joined Clark Pacific in 2020 to provide leadership in an ongoing effort to develop a suite of prefabricated building solutions, and grow, advance Clark Pacific to a total building solutions provider.

Dr. Negar Kalantar MODERATOR

Associate Professor & Co-Director

California College of Arts & Digital Craft Lab

Dr. Negar Kalantar MODERATOR

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Dr. Negar Kalantar is an associate professor of Architecture and a Co-Director of Digital Craft Lab at California College of the Arts (CCA) in San Francisco. her cross-disciplinary research focuses on materials exploration, robotic and additive manufacturing technologies and engaging architecture, science, and engineering as platforms for examining the critical role of design in global issues and built environmentsKalantar is the recipient of several awards and grants, including the Dornfeld Manufacturing Vision Award 2018, the National Science Foundation, Autodesk Technology Center Grant, and X-Grant 2018 from the Texas A&M President’s Excellence Fund on developing sustainable material for 3-D printed buildings.Some of the outcomes of her work have been featured in the Guardian, on the BBC, in science-focused magazines, and by the National Science Foundation. Her research has been presented at the Technical University of Vienna and Berlin, ETH Zurich, University of Maryland, Tehran University, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M University, and New York 3D Print Show. She has organized national and international workshops on additive manufacturing, robotics, and materials advancement in digital fabrication and architecture.

12:50 PM PT (3:50 PM ET)

Digital Toolbox: Tracking Progress on the Cloud

It is a common refrain among architects, engineers, and contractors: too much time is spent combing through floorplans, building information models, and project tracking software. Is there a more straightforward, even intuitive, way to track projects as they progress from design to building, and ease collaboration between team members and design studios? Panelists will show you how to apply the right digital toolboxes to your next project and how to effectively manage systems within your office.

Steven Burns, FAIA

Chief Creative Officer

BQE Software

Steven Burns, FAIA

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Steven Burns is a licensed architect, member of the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects, and Chief Creative Officer at BQE Software. He received his Master of Architecture degree from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Burns created ArchiOffice: acquired by BQE Software in 2009. Burns has delivered presentations at architectural and engineering conferences around the world on topics related to business and project management, business and artificial intelligence and emerging technologies associated with the AE industry. He is a partner with Social Venture Partners, LA, an organization that helps innovative nonprofits change the landscape for social justice. He also hosts the podcast, Disrupting Your Business.

Holly St. Clair

Senior Associate | Chief Technology Officer

Sasaki

Holly St. Clair

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Holly St. Clair oversees the strategy, implementation, and management of Sasaki’s digital environment. She is responsible for all the tools and systems we use to design, analyze, communicate, document, and manage our projects. Beyond hardware and software, she leads the vision for Data & Design Tools—Sasaki’s data science, rapid developer and innovation team. Her background includes over twenty years of experience driving business transformation, powering digital assets, and creating vibrant customer-centric organizations.

William Carney

Senior Associate | Design Technology Leader

DLR Group

William Carney

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Design Technology Leader William Carney sets the strategy for digital design technology and building information modeling at DLR Group. He also leads the Design Technology Research Team within the DLR Group Research & Development Studio to ensure the firm’s integrated design teams are on the leading edge of design innovation and project delivery. William researches and directs the testing and evaluation of emerging design technologies and workflows. He collaborates with DLR Group design and technology leaders to implement new design technologies, and transform data driven ideas into reality on projects.

Matthew Marani MODERATOR

Program Manager

The Architect’s Newspaper

Matthew Marani MODERATOR

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Matthew Marani is a Program Manager and Editor for The Architect’s Newspaper. He curates AN’s Facades+ conference series, and covers cutting-edge projects nationally and internationally for their Facades+ Newsletter and In Construction sections.

1:50 PM PT (4:50 PM ET)

BIZ BLITZ

Cody Kessler

Account Executive

Nearmap US, Inc.

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Cody specializes in consulting architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the use of high-res 2D/3D location content to enhance and streamline planning and design workflows. Cody has a BS in Mathematics from the University of Missouri with prior experience in commercial real estate and finance.

Joe Eichenseer

Professional Services Manager

IMAGINiT

Joe Eichenseer

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Joe leads a team of IMAGINiT's dedicated services professionals who ensure that the people, technology and processes exist to provide the best possible solution for clients every time. Joe and his team provide leadership to organizations through the process of selecting, implementing, and optimizing software solutions. They engineer new workflow processes that dramatically improve productivity and efficiency. Specializing in the customization, optimization, and integration of Autodesk building design products, Joe helps organizations navigate the road to Building Information Modeling (BIM). His years of experience in the industry make him an able leader in the management of cultural changes.

2:00 PM PT (5:00 PM ET)

Methods + Materials Break

2:10 PM PT (5:10 PM ET)

Gaming the System: Harnessing Graphic Engines at 9 DeKalb

For nearly two decades, SHoP Architects has consistently pushed for the integration of automotive and aerospace engineering techniques into the architectural design process. At 9 DeKalb in Brooklyn, the firm partnered with video game software developer Unity Technologies to streamline workflows and seamlessly transfer BIM data into 3D experiences. The team details their collaboration, the use of AR, and more.

Adam Chernick

Director of Interactive Visualization

SHoP Architects

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Chernick leads research and development for AR/VR at SHoP Architects. He uses his architecture experience and training to inform the creation of new applications that connect data, design, and construction. During his time on the architectural side of the industry, Chernick led BIM strategy and coordination on several large projects including the GroupM Global Headquarters, in World Trade Center 3. His 7 years on the design technology and documentation side of AEC has given him a unique perspective to focus efforts within AR/VR. He has designed, built and launched apps for both iOS and Android, and is a frequent speaker on the implications of AR/VR in AEC. His applications with SHoP Architects have been nominated for awards and written about in publications including the New York Times. He received his Masters in Architecture from Pratt Institute and a certificate in web development from Columbia University.

Foteinos Soulos

Senior Associate

SHoP Architects

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Foteinos is a Senior Associate at SHoP, specializing in facade systems. He coordinated the facade and lighting of Pier 17 in Manhattan’s South Street Seaport during construction and served on the design team for the U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras as well as other government projects around the world. Currently, Foteinos is managing the construction of 9 DeKalb, the supertall tower in downtown Brooklyn. Concurrently, he is involved in various app developments using virtual and augmented reality technologies from early design phases through construction. Foteinos is a Mentzelopoulos foundation scholar who received his MsAAD from Columbia University of New York (2011) after completing his Architectural & Engineering Diploma at the University of Patras (2009).

David Ménard

Project Lead for Unity Reflect

Unity Technologies

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With over 10 years of mixed reality and real-time development experience, David Ménard is an industry-leader in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) when it comes to enterprise applications. At Unity Technologies, Ménard oversees the the technical development of Unity Reflect, which enables AEC (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) companies to create real-time experiences in augmented reality and virtual reality. Prior to joining Unity, he led mixed-reality R&D efforts at the enterprise software giant, Autodesk.

Matthew Marani MODERATOR

Program Manager

The Architect’s Newspaper

Matthew Marani MODERATOR

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