Beyond the hype: A realistic look at where AI delivers value, where it fails, and how to maintain human judgment in design.
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the world of architecture, pushing the boundaries of spatial design and construction. This course explores the profound intersection of cutting-edge technology and architectural practice, highlighting how machine learning and generative AI are revolutionizing the way buildings are conceptualized, planned, and built.
Delve into the transformative impact of algorithmic tools on the entire design lifecycle—from early-stage ideation and rapid prototyping to advanced structural analysis and sustainable energy optimization. The overview provides a comprehensive look at how AI-driven software streamlines complex workflows, automates repetitive drafting tasks, and unlocks entirely new aesthetic and functional possibilities.
By examining the evolution of smart city planning and next-generation Building Information Modeling (BIM), this course offers a captivating exploration of how artificial intelligence is augmenting human creativity, shifting industry paradigms, and redefining the future of the built environment.
Motivational & Leadership Speaker
Adam Mendler is a nationally recognized authority on leadership, renowned for his unique ability to deliver perspective-shifting insights shaped by interviewing more than 500 of America’s most successful leaders. The creator and host of the top-rated business and leadership podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, Adam regularly elicits insights from America's top CEOs, founders, athletes, celebrities, and political and military leaders. A keynote speaker to businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations, Adam has written extensively on business and leadership, having authored more than 70 articles published in major media outlets including Forbes, Inc., and HuffPost. A Los Angeles native and lifelong Angels fan, Adam teaches graduate-level courses on leadership at UCLA, serves on the board of UCLA’s Master of Applied Statistics & Data Science program, is an emeritus member of USC’s Board of Governors, and is an advisor to numerous companies and leaders.
Design Principal and Senior Architect at Stantec
Arturo is an architect with over 37 years of experience. He has designed for commercial mixed-use, transit-oriented development, K-12, academic housing, and healthcare projects. Arturo works with our senior design leadership across the United States and South Florida, leading multidisciplinary design teams to deliver the highest standard of design excellence. Arturo’s design experience merges urban design, campus master planning, and architectural design for transformative projects with complex programs at all scales and contexts. Throughout his career, his design work, built projects, and design competitions have received numerous national and international honors, awards, and recognition. When he isn’t refining his designs, Arturo enjoys long-distance running. He loves the discipline and solace of training and competing in races.
