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AI Promises us More Time. What Should we do With it?

Apr 22, 2025
Matthew Krissel, Co-Founder of the Built Environment Futures Council and a Principal at Perkins&Will, dives into the intersection of AI and architecture. He challenges the notion of time savings from AI, questioning whether it benefits workers or employers. Krissel explores how commoditizing design can simplify production but risk devaluing community engagement and project longevity. He emphasizes the need for empathy in design, asserting that true innovation lies in reimagining workflows while prioritizing meaningful outcomes that enhance quality of life.
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INSIGHT

Architecture Shapes Our Lives

  • Architecture deeply influences our emotions, actions, and collective identity.
  • The quality of life is interconnected with the design of our surroundings.
ADVICE

Value of Listening in Design

  • Listen and observe to build empathy and creativity through community engagement.
  • Maintain an open mind and avoid preconceived notions to uncover true project needs.
INSIGHT

Design Through Uncertainty

  • Great design emerges by working through uncertainty towards clarity and simplicity.
  • Architects simulate future realities years ahead to debate and refine ideas.
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