AI for Architects

About AI for Architects

Exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the AEC industry and what it means for the future of your practice and our profession. Hosted by Aya Shlachter, founder and CEO of MGS Global Group.

Publisher

AI for Architects

Category

business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Oct 2024

Latest episode

18 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

5 of 27 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   18 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   AI, Data, and Circular Design: Rethinking Architecture's Material Future with Christopher Bamborough

   Host Aya Shlachter interviews Dr. Christopher Bamborough about how AI and data reshape architecture's material future through circular design principles.

2. 

   29 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   AI Adoption for Architects: Better Practice, Not Just Faster Work with Annie Fergusson

   Host Aya Shlachter interviews Annie Fergusson, Head of AI & Digital Innovation at DKO Architecture, about human-centric AI adoption in architecture, emphasizing problem-solving over technology.

3. 

   17 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   AI in Architecture: What the Hype Gets Wrong & What Actually Works with M. Hank Haeusler

   AI is becoming easier to use. Understanding how it actually works is where most architects struggle. In this episode, Aya Shlachter sits down with Prof. Hank Haeusler to explore how AI and computational design are reshaping architecture in practice and in business. Hank shares how thinking in systems, data, and computation is changing how architects design, make decisions, and deliver work. The conversation highlights the shift from manual, skill-based tasks to higher-level thinking. As AI takes over repetitive work, architects are being pushed toward strategy, problem-solving, and continuous learning. It also addresses the growing gap between academia and practice, and why firms must start treating AI as a business priority, not just a tool. What You'll Learn: How computational design is changing the foundation of architecture Why AI is more about business strategy than just design tools The difference between AI for architecture, architects, and the architecture business How user-friendly tools are lowering the barrier to entry for AI adoption Why lifelong learning is now essential for every architect Timestamps: 00:00 — Episode Snippet 01:22 — Introducing the guest, Prof. Hank Hauesler 02:44 — From electrician to AI researcher 05:28 — What computational design actually means 08:16 — The idea behind Giraffe Technology 09:40 — Sponsor Spotlight: Struggling to meet deadlines with limited staff? MGS Global Group is here for you. We provide qualified architectural professionals on demand so you can scale your projects without compromising quality. Visit https://mgsglobalgroup.com/ today. 13:00 — The rise of specialized tools 14:28 — The gap between academia and practice 16:31 — Why circular economy matters in architecture 18:52 — Technology has always shaped architecture 22:41 — Bridging academia and practice in architecture with AI 26:26 — AI will reshape architecture jobs 30:31 — Computational design is a way of thinking 34:20 — AI in architecture works on different levels 37:49 — The ethical role of AI 40:32 — AI, jobs, and the future of the next generation 44:19 — Firms that ignore AI risk disappearing 46:01 — Architects must think like business owners 52:35 — There is no single "best" AI tool 54:06 — What "vibe coding" really means 56:01 — Final advice: commit to lifelong learning Watch the podcast on YouTube. ➡️ https://youtube.com/@aiforarchitectspodcast?si=xUuaIvKIigqLsOJ0 🔔 Subscribe the channel for weekly insights on design, tech, and the future of creative business. Listen to the AI for Architects Podcast: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3b2r8e34 Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/bdcsx4nr Connect with Us! Instagram: instagram.com/aiforarchitectspodcast Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-for-architects-podcast/posts/?feedView=all About the Guest: Professor M. Hank Haeusler is Co-CEO Arch_Manu; Director ARC Centre for Next-Gen Architectural Manufacturing, Lead CI CRC-P 3D printing, Deputy Director UNSW AI Institute; Head of Research, Foresight and Innovation at Giraffe Technology; and known as researcher, educator, and entrepreneur in computational design and architectural computing through over 140 publications. Connect with Prof. Hank Hauesler: Hank's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-hank-haeusler-40998110/ Arch_Manu: https://www.linkedin.com/company/archmanu/?viewAsMember=true About the Host: Aya Shlachter is the Founder and CEO of MGS Global Group, an architectural support services firm serving hundreds of architecture practices worldwide.With over 18 years of industry experience, she helps firm owners scale smarter, adopt emerging technologies, and build resilient, future-ready practices. Aya also hosts the AI for Architects and Architect My Business podcasts and is the co -founder of Archicon 2026, a global architecture business conference. She was named the 2025 Global FWN100™ Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World in the Founder and Pioneer category for her leadership in business and AI. Connect with Aya Shlachter: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aya_shlachter/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayashlachter/ AI for Architects Podcast - We make AI simple for architects. Real conversations with AI-ready firms. Real strategies. Practical insights you can adopt inside your practice. 👉 Explore how we can help you adopt AI in your practice. 🎙️ This episode is brought to you by - MGS Global Group End to End Architecture Production BIM | Revit | AutoCAD | ArchiCAD | 3D Rendering Since 2008 Learn more at: mgsglobalgroup.com

Inside a recent episode

AI, Data, and Circular Design: Rethinking Architecture's Material Future with Christopher Bamborough

Published 18 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Okay. For circularity, so if I'm looking just, I forgot my circularity hat on. The big problem we have in trying to reuse materials is keeping track of all of them. And that's a data management problem. which AI is the best solution for ever. You know, it can detect things, it can track things, it can find relationships, databases. It can then, through LLM predictability or prediction, can start to then provide feedback on that large amount of data. I like to think of AI as really good when it's a problem that a human can't do. So, for instance... We have global scale problems that we just can't get our heads around. […]

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• Christopher Bamborough
• Annie Fergusson
• Stephanie Lindsay
• Jessica Nelson
• Richard Petrie

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

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Engagement

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