In this podcast episode, Oliver interviews Patrick Schumacher, principal of Zaha Hadid Architects, discussing his journey in architecture, the evolution of technology in design, and the emergence of parametricism as a significant architectural movement. Schumacher reflects on his early experiences with Zaha Hadid, the role of technology in their work, and the impact of economic factors on architectural trends. He also shares insights on the future of architecture with AI and the importance of th...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 60
In this episode of the ATN Podcast, we sit down with Tyler Suomala founder of Growthitect, a platform dedicated to helping architects grow their businesses through proven sales and marketing strategies.Tyler shares actionable insights on how architects can land real clients, stand out in a competitive market, and build a thriving architecture practice. We dive deep into: How to attract and win the right clients Sales and marketing growth hacks tailored for architects The mindset shift from desig...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 57
In this episode of the ATN Podcast, we continue our exploration of architect entrepreneurs by talking with Jesper and Pamela Wallgren, Co-Founders of Finch, an innovative AI-powered platform designed specifically for architects. Finch streamlines the design process, enabling architects to rapidly transform massing models into detailed, AI-generated floor plans using advanced computational design and AI.Jesper and Pamela share insights into the technology driving Finch, discuss their entrepreneur...
Jun 10, 2025•54 min•Ep. 56
In this video, we sit down with Dimitrie Stefanescu and Matteo Cominetti, the co-founders of Speckle, an open-source platform transforming data sharing and collaboration in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. We discuss what Speckle doe enabling seamless interoperability and real-time sharing of 3D design and BIM data across tools like Rhino, Revit, and Grasshopper while breaking down traditional data silos. Dimitrie and Matteo share their journey of starting Speckl...
Jan 12, 2025•56 min
In this video, we sit down with Patric Hellermann, Founding Partner at Foundamental, a venture capital firm specializing in investments in the AEC-Tech sector. Join us as we break down what VC firms do, the types of businesses they seek to invest in, and expert tips on how to successfully raise capital from a VC investor. Patric Hellermann | / aecvc Foundamental | https://www.foundamental.com/ LONDON BUILD EXPO | https://www.londonbuildexpo.com/event... ATN HOST | Oliver Thomas | / olly____t ATN...
Jan 12, 2025•1 hr 1 min
In this podcast we sit down with Gediminas Kirdeikis, a well known youTube in the architecture and technology space to talk about his journey as a content creator, teaching online and at university and his own architecture projects. He is also the Co-Founder of the Very Good Architecture Company and Course Coordinator and Lecturer at Lund University. Gediminas YouTube | / @designgobrr Gediminas Kirdeikis | / gediminas-kirdeikis-a3b43253 LONDON BUILD EXPO | https://www.londonbuildexpo.com/event.....
Jan 12, 2025•1 hr 11 min
In this podcast we sit down with YouTube legends ends Oliver Uszkurat from UpStairs and Steven Rubio from Show it Better and we discuss youtube for Architects. Is YouTUbe an undervalued platform for architects? What does it take to start a channel and advice if you are thinking of starting your own channel. SHOW IT BETTER | / @showitbetter STEVEN RUDIO | / stevenrubioo UPSTAIRS | / @learnupstairs OLIVER USZKURAT | / oliveruszkurat LONDON BUILD EXPO | https://www.londonbuildexpo.com/event... ATN ...
Jan 12, 2025•1 hr 6 min
In this podcast we sit down with Ismail Seleit a AI architectural designer working with LORAs and training his own models to harness the potential of stable and comfyUI. We discuss what even is a LORA and how are architects using them in practice. ISMAIL SELEIT | / ismailseleit ISMAIL MODELS | https://civitai.com/user/ismailseleit ATN HOST | Oliver Thomas | / olly____t ATN MASTERCLASS | https://archi-tech.network 00:00 Introduction 00:51 ATN Courses 01:20 Hello Ismail 03:27 How did you get start...
Jan 12, 2025•58 min•Ep. 52
In this podcast we sit down with Bruce Bell the Founder & CEO of FACIT Homes to talk about the work they have been doing building sustainable homes in the UK. FACIT has taken an unique approach to building homes by embracing technology and digitising as much as the design to build process as possible. They have pioneered their Mobile Micro Factory approach by bringing manufacturing to the construction site with machinery in containers, true BIM to Manufacture approach and their unique buildi...
Jun 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min
In this podcast we sit down with Paul Clemens Bart, the managing partner at Beta Realities and co-founder of Urban Beta / BetaPort Systems. We talk about Beta Realities and its sister companies, their recent project Collective parts that just won the ICON Initiative 99 competition to design and print affordable homes and their wider outlook to their emerging practice. PAUL BART | / paul-clemens-bart-360a9158 BETA REALITIES | / betarealities ICON99 PROJECT | https://www.betarealities.com/icon-co....
Jun 09, 2024•48 min
In this milestone 50th episode, we unite the AI-vengers: Will Garner, Tim Fu, and Diego Castro, for an discussion on their incredible journey in the world of Artificial Intelligence over the past few years. This episode is a deep dive into the current state of AI within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry and explores how AI is poised to revolutionize our future. Join us as we explore the milestones, challenges, and predictions for the impact of AI on the AEC sector. A...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Join us as we delve into the subject of immersive design with Silvia Rueda of Heatherwick Studios. In this episode we cover the rise of twinmotion and unreal and how these are utilized in the design process within Heatherwick Studio. We also cover Silvias path to becoming an immersive media specialist and her involvement in the Unreal Fellowship. Finally, hear about Silvias upcoming ATN Twinmotion Masterclass where you can learn everything you need to know about Twinmotion! GUEST | Silvia Rueda ...
Jan 31, 2024•54 min
Join us as we delve deeper into the world of AI with Arturo Tedeschi, a prominent figure in the evolution of Parametric Design. Renowned as both an innovative designer and educator, Arturo now emerges as a pioneering force in the emerging field of AI, bridging the gap between AI and Computational Design. In this discussion, we explore the parallels between the Parametric era and the current AI landscape, uncover how Arturo integrates AI into his design methodology, and discuss his vision for the...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Join us to continue the discussion on the rise of AI Architecture with founder of LookXai Wanyu He. Wanyu has been a pioneer of AI within the AEC industry, working wihtin the field since 2016. During this talk we discuss Wanyu's work with AI and founding LookXai as well as a wider discussion of the impact of AI on the AEC industry. GUEST | Wanyu He | / wanyu-h-7b0b24a2 LookX.ai | https://www.lookx.ai/ ATN MASTERCLASS | https://archi-tech.network/ ATN HOST | Oliver Thomas | / olly____t Join the c...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Join us to discuss the future of NVIDIA and their Omniverse with Cobus Botma. During this discussion we cover what the Omniverse is and why it has potential to disrupt the AEC space and a industrial metaverse. We also touch on NVIDIA's involvement in the AI space as one of the few companies that is working with all the AI companies. GUEST | Cobus Botma | https://www.linkedin.com/in/cobusbothma/ NVIDIA Omniverse | https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/omniverse/ ATN MASTERCLASS | https://archi-tech.networ...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Join us to discuss with the one and only Mariana Cabugueira and her transition from designing at Zaha for the physical world to Designing for Wilder World in the Metaverse. How has this affected her design process, what opportunities does the metaverse present for architects and most importantly is the metaverse dead or just getting started! GUEST | Mariana Cabugueira | https://www.instagram.com/marianacabu... Wilder World | https://www.wilderworld.com/ ATN MASTERCLASS | https://archi-tech.netwo...
Jul 30, 2023•1 hr
In our ongoing dialogue about the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on architects and the entire AEC industry, we converse with the rising AI Architect, Tim Fu. He shares insightful details on how he incorporates AI tools into his unique design methodology and the same in the prestigious Zaha Hadid Architects. We explore the broader implications AI could have on the future roles of architects. Furthermore, we delve into the significance of social media in the sphere of AI imagery,...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Join the Archi-Tech Network to talk about Blender with Dimitar Pouchnikov AKA the Blender guy! Dimitar is Found of UH Studio and Design and teaches Blender online via a number of different platforms. We will talk about how Blender seem to be one of the most interesting emerging modeling platforms we see, it has powerful geometry nodes and is also open source. GUEST | https://www.instagram.com/dimitarsp/ UH YOUTUBE | / @uhstudio UH STUDIO | https://uhstudio.com/ GEHRY ARTICLE | https://hbr.org/20...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr
Join the Archi-Tech Network to talk about the future of space architecture and 3D printing with ICONS Melodie Yashar. We discuss how Melodie got to specialize in Space Architecture and how the development of 3D printing is intrinsically linked to building off planet. We also discuss the collaboration between NASA, ICON and BIG in their projects on Earth, the Moon and Mars! GUEST | https://www.instagram.com/melodieyashar/ MELODIE PROJECTS | https://www.melodieyashar.com/ ICON | https://www.iconbu...
Jun 05, 2023•57 min
Join the Archi-Tech Network to talk about the future of BIM, where we stand now, the failed promise of BIM and what's around the corner for BIM. Talking with Håvard Vasshaug Founder of Reope and Anker, Co-Found of the Bad Monkeys and Design Technology Manager. GUEST | https://www.instagram.com/reopecom/ REOPE | https://reope.com/ REOPE OPENING VIDEO | • Join our team of ... ATN GRASSHOPPER MASTERCLASS | https://archi-tech.network/...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Join the Archi-Tech Network and guest Arthur Mamou-Mani to talk about entrepreneurship in Architecture, the business of Architecture, design to fabrication and 3D printing, Burningman, Eco-Parametrics, and AI Architecture.
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Join the Archi-Tech Network and guest Jan Bunge to talk about the convergence of technology currently disrupting the visualization industry, and its precursor to disrupting the AEC industry. We also discuss Jan's paper "Feeding The Machines of Loving Grace" where he discusses the challenges and disruption of emerging technologies the AEC industry is facing.
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Join the Archi-Tech Network and guest Will Garner to discuss the rise of Artificial Intelligence in Architecture. With particular emphasis on the emergence of image generation using Dalle, MidJourney and Stable Diffusion, how will this affect architectural design and architectural practice?
Nov 24, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Olly, Guillaume, and Faisal discuss ENSCAPE with Co-Founder Moritz Luck, and how they got started, its evolution and what's next for the entrepreneur.
Nov 22, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Olly, Guillaume, and Faisal discuss what FAF (Future Architects Front) is all about with founder Charlie Edmonds, does Technology have any role to play in a solution, and what's next for the Future Architects Front?
May 01, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Olly, Guillaume, and Faisal discuss the history of Rhino with McNeel developers Scott and Ehsan, how they ended up joining McNeel, the rise of Rhino Inside and what's in store for the future of the AEC industry.
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Olly, Guillaume, and Faisal discuss the future of game design for architects with Vishu Bhooshan and ZHA's recent collaboration with PUGB.
Mar 13, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Olly, Guillaume, and Faisal discuss recruitment with Stephen Drew and give tips on how to land your dream job, portfolio tips, and what software do employers actually want?
Mar 05, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Olly, Guillaume, and Faisal discuss the future of blockchain for architects with Mayur Mistry, how will NFTs, Cryptocurrencies, DAO's effect the AEC industry?
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Olly, Guillaume, and Faisal answer your questions and give advice! What are the steps to becoming a superuser, what software to learn and the future technologies of the AEC industry!
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 31
