Chuck Pfeffer has been working in the 3D measurement space for 29 years, starting as a service provider with theodolites and laser trackers and then as a product manager at FARO responsible for laser trackers, several types of scanners and software. Chuck spent seven years as a committee member and ultimately was elected Chairman of

Cupix delivers the industry’s most advanced 3D spatial digital twin platform, enabling building owners, general contractors and project managers to build smarter, transforming any construction site into an easy-to-manage project and creating value across the entire life cycle of a property. Requiring only a consumer-grade 360-degree camera, CupixWorks is the fastest and easiest way to

For the first time in the event’s seven-year history, TECH+, presented by AN and aec+tech, will come to Los Angeles. Featuring the latest in AEC technology, the conference includes a full-day symposium and an exhibition of cutting-edge technology products. The event will be held at the LINE LA and will be co-chaired by Niknaz Aftahi, founder

Architectural Technologist FIU / USCSpatial and Physical Computing for Improving the Built Environment Biayna Bogosian is an Assistant Professor of Architectural Technology at Florida International University (FIU). Her interdisciplinary research explores the intersection of design, technology, and the environment, focusing on data-driven, participatory, and citizen-centric approaches to improving the built environment. In addition to her

Sarah Hammond is a designer currently based between Philadelphia and Portland, OR. She received her architectural training here at the University of Southern California. Her building experience ranges from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) expansion at Buro Happold Engineering, to a pediatric neurology clinic at Synthesis Design + Architecture. Further shifting scales,

Matt Conway is a Computational Design Leader with experience in a range of AEC softwares, technologies, and programming languages with a focus on parametric design, geometric approaches, interactive and immersive technologies, and integrated practice. He is also co-founder of HomeMakeLabs, a video game, interactive installation, and visualization studio. He received a Master of Architecture (M.Arch.I)

Laure Michelon is a creative and architectural technologist based in Los Angeles, CA. Laure’s research and practice focus on digital simulation and algorithmic mutations with focused interests in infrastructure systems, climate engineering, and fashion.  Laure is faculty at UCLA AUD, has an M.S. in Architectural Technologies from SCI-Arc and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from

Kais Al-Rawi is an Associate Director in Eckersley O’Callaghan’s Los Angeles office, Kais is an established architect with a reputation for working on a diverse range of projects from art-forms to towers, stadia and aviation developments. His expertise lies at the intersection of architecture, engineering and technology – with a focus on solving complex design

My research interests include deep learning, machine learning, big data, structural health monitoring, anomaly detection, sensor networks, compressed sensing, digital image correlation, mobile sensing

At IMAGINiT, we are dedicated to helping you identify opportunities and tackle challenges by leveraging our deep industry expertise. We specialize in optimizing the use of people, processes, and technology to address critical issues. As a trusted partner of Leica Geosystems, we provide HDS solutions to surveying firms across North America, and our collaboration with

Hassan is an Egyptian interdiscisplary designer/artist based in southern california. He holds a bachelor degree in architectural design and his experiences vary between Museography, Exhibition design, Computational design, Furniture design, Architecture and Construction, Digital Fabrication and Conceptual art. Alongside his work as a computational designer for the AEC industry; Hassan is currently exploring the digital

Wendy W Fok (she/them), trained as an architect, is interested in design, technology, and creative solutions for the built environment. They have experience in Product Development and Program Management from Zero to Launch, Design-Build, Manufacturing, Hardware/Software, and Digital Fabrication.Fok holds a Doctor of Design from the Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) in partnership with

Medusa Pioneer Works 159 Pioneer Street Brooklyn, New York Through April 16 High in the rafters of Pioneer Works in Brooklyn, a digital display too kinetic and dynamic to exist in the real world swims through space. As Medusa ebbs and flows, seafoam-green square slats shoot from the 40-foot-tall ceiling all the way to ground

Martin Miller is primarily concerned with how the digital onslaught will define our future realities, both physical and virtual. He is the cofounder of the design office AntiStatics Architecture based in Beijing and New York City. Defining a mantra which is ever adaptive to emerging technologies, AntiStatics’ work seeks to find a balance between our

Jenny E. Sabin is an architectural designer whose work is at the forefront of a new direction for 21st century architectural practice — one that investigates the intersections of architecture and science, and applies insights and theories from biology and mathematics to the design of material structures. Sabin is the Arthur L. and Isabel B.

A new plugin for Revit offers architects the opportunity to make informed material choices for building designs that put carbon reduction at front of mind. Tally Climate Action Tool, or tallyCAT for short, is a free open-access digital tool launched by nonprofit organization Building Transparency, Perkins&Will, and C-Change Labs. Work on Tally began in the

In California, the ideal of indoor-outdoor living has never loosened its hold. Even with ever-pressing environmental issues and ballooning population growth, the dream of a seamless integration between inside and out continues to captivate designers and clients alike. Three recent landscape projects in the Bay Area demonstrate this fact, while also illustrating the particularities of

Bill spearheads digital transformation and technology globally at CallisonRTKL. With nearly 20 years of experience in the architecture and design industry, his diverse background andhuman-centred approach allows him to help design teams to embrace technology and data, enhancecustomer journeys, sharpen strategic positioning, and eliminate inefficiency.

Salla identifies as a passionate and inspiring innovation leader and a change agent for the global construction and real estate industry. She is recognized as an industry game changer, and one of the most innovative and forward-thinking people in the sector. Her focus is on successful business transformation of the AECO industry with four key

Sarah is seasoned leader and expert in project management, dev management, BIM modeling and coordination, technical writing, and customization (lisp, macros, script, VB.net, C#, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and am learning PowerShell). She has assumed many roles throughout her career; programmer, technical writer, author, modeler, animator, researcher, advisor, marketer, manager, and strategist. Before joining Microsoft,

Nathan Barnes is the Computational Lead at Zahner. He has a background in architectural fabrication through programmatic mass customization. He is passionate about encapsulating solutions to problems through technological solutions. Additionally, he has a passion for fostering an inquisitive culture around him. Nathan holds a master’s degree in architecture from UTA with an emphasis on

Mario Romero is a computational designer and digital practice manager at Perkins and Will. His work primarily deals in the melding of technology and architecture including:robotics, Digital\physical interface design, Digital fabrication (in specific, 3D printing), Modular building automation & intelligence. Mario previously worked at AS+GG in Chicago and holds a BArch from University of Illinois

As Digital Practice Manager for Computational Design, Luc brings a programmer’s rigor and designer’s creativity to every area of Perkins+Will’s diverse practice, giving designers new tools to create more sophisticated designs. Trained as an architect, his portfolio now encompasses a wide range of scales and disciplines, from robotic fabrication to environmental simulation and responsive parametric

James Coleman currently acts as Vice President of Innovation at A. Zahner Company, a company that specializes in computational fabrication and mass customization at an architectural scale. He is involved in the production of 100,000s of unique parts for large-scale projects as a digital design and manufacturing specialist. James holds master’s degrees in both architecture

An architect and engineer by training, Professor Carlo Ratti teaches at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he directs the Senseable City Lab, and is a founding part- ner of the international design and innovation office Carlo Ratti Associati. He graduated from the Politecnico di Torino and the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

Beyond his role as co-founder of Out of Architecture, Jake Rudin is a member of the Innovation and Advanced Creation teams at Adidas where he leads digital technologies, pattern engineering, and computational design. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University, a Master in Design Studies (with a concentration in Technology) from Harvard University’s

Strong research background in computer graphics & geometry processing. Has over ten international publications & multiple patents in the domain of computer graphics, geometry & computer vision. 7+ years of experience at the intersection of Architecture, Construction & Tech. Built numerous tools/plugins to improve efficiency for design-construction workflows. Former project lead of the IDH (India

Efrie Escott investigates materials, ecosystems, and digital technologies as a Principal in the KieranTimberlake Research Group, translating data-driven research into building design. She was a core member of the development team for Tally, the founder of Philadelphia’s Dynamo User Group, and a member of the USGBC Materials and Resources Technical Advisory Group. She lectures internationally

The following editorial from Aki Ishida kicks off the Focus section of the July/August 2022 edition of The Architect’s Newspaper, which showcases the latest and greatest innovations in glass. You can view the entire section, complete with product roundups and case studies, in full here. In recent decades, technological advancements in chemical coating, structural engineering,