Matthew Krissel

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.