#536 AI, AR & the Built World: Brian Corcodilos on Building Tomorrow’s Real Estate

Nov 4, 2025

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In this episode, Mehmet sits down with Brian Corcodilos, CEO of Designblendz, to explore how technology is transforming the built environment — from 3D visualization and digital twins to the future of AR-powered real estate.

Brian shares his journey from pro-gamer to architect-founder, scaling a design studio from a college dorm room to a 30-person innovation-driven firm. We dive deep into the intersection of architecture, virtual worlds, AI, AR, and how emerging technologies are reshaping how we design, sell, and experience real estate.

If you care about AI, real estate, and the future of human-centric design, this episode is a must-listen.

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About Brian Corcodilos

Brian Corcodilos is the Founder & CEO of Designblendz, a Philadelphia-based architecture and visualization studio specializing in BIM, photorealistic 3D, drone-based digital environments, and immersive design.

A former competitive gamer turned architect-operator, Brian combines technical skill with creative vision to help developers, municipalities, and brands design smarter and sell faster in a virtual-first world.

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✅ Key Takeaways

• The connection between gaming, virtual worlds, and architecture

• Why AR — not VR — will win mass adoption

• How AI is reshaping architecture & 3D visualization workflows

• The future of virtual real estate and augmented built spaces

• Why blockchain will matter again — and where

• Scaling a service business through culture, delegation, and trust

• What traditional industries get wrong about tech adoption

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