In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Kristen Forward, Design Technology Futures Leader at NBBJ, joins Boaz Ashkenazy to explore how AI and computational design are revolutionizing architectural practice. From her unique journey starting in finance to becoming a pioneer in architectural technology, Forward shares insights into how one of Seattle's preeminent architecture firms is integrating AI into their design process. She discusses how data-driven approaches and artificial intelligence are transforming everything from initial concept development to regulatory compliance in building design. If you're curious about how AI is reshaping the future of architecture and workplace design, particularly in healthcare and tech spaces, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into what's possible when human creativity meets computational innovation.

Chapters:

[00:01:38] Meeting Kristen Forward

[00:04:06] NBBJ's Global Impact

[00:05:26] Creative Origins and Family Influence

[00:08:02] The Evolution of Computational Design

[00:11:37] AI Integration in Building Design

[00:15:41] Training and Ethics in AI Architecture

[00:24:26] Mentorship in Modern Architecture

[00:26:22] Remote Work's Impact on Design

[00:28:42] The Future: Collective and Regenerative

Connect with Kristen Forward

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen4ward

Connect with Boaz Ashkenazy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy

X: boazashkenazy

Email: shift@simplyaugmented.ai

Architecting the Future of Building Design with NBBJ Futurist Kristen Forward