Traditional Design Stack Is Dying! - Solving Compliance Challenges with AI-Powered Floor Plans

"To be able to provide more data faster, we need to rely on generation. In order to progress a project and know what's going to be built, you need floor plans." - Jesper on why floor plan generation matters.

In today's episode of the Future of Design Series from the Bricks and Bytes, we had Jesper, co-founder and CPO of Finch, sharing insights on construction tech and the evolution from architect to tech founder. His journey from running an architecture firm to building a tool that generates floor plans 13x faster is fascinating!

Tune in to find out about:

✅ How a viral Grasshopper prototype led to a waiting list of 80,000 professionals

✅ Why interoperability between design tools is crucial for the AEC industry

✅ The importance of creating "compliant" floor plans that meet regional regulations

✅ Why Jesper believes the future of design stack will be a fragmented market with best-in-class tools

Listen to the full episode on Spotify to learn how Finch is transforming architectural workflows and why focus is the most valuable advice for construction tech founders.

Download the Future of Design report here: https://bricks-bytes.com/downloads/

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

06:25 From Architecture to Tech: Jesper's Journey

09:22 The Birth of Finch: Addressing Industry Frustrations

12:20 Innovating Design: The Unique Features of Finch

15:29 Compliance in Design: Ensuring Regulatory Adherence

18:30 The Future of Finch: Focus and Interoperability

21:36 Understanding the Market Need: Why Floor Plans Matter

24:18 Client Success Stories: Efficiency and Time Savings

27:33 Defensibility and Competition: Standing Out in the Market

30:15 Interoperability Challenges: Seamless Integration with Existing Tools

33:13 Emerging Tools in Architecture and Design

36:07 Understanding Finch's Target Audience

38:45 Go-to-Market Strategies and Lessons Learned

39:58 Team Structure and Development Focus

42:59 Funding and Financial Strategy

47:28 Future of Design Tools in Construction