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Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way we approach architectural and structural design. This event will explore how AI-powered tools are influencing design and construction, from concept development to advanced structural analysis and optimization. Topics will include architectural processes for early-stage ideation, current structural tools and methods, and will examine the ethics and best practices for the applications within the AEC professions and the general U.S. workforce beyond. Join us for this unique networking event and panel discussion of local industry experts. Drinks and refreshments will be served.

 Agenda:

5:30 PM Registration & Networking

6:00 PM Panel Presentation and Small Group Discussion

7:00 PM Panel Q&A

7:30 PM Close of event (Join us for further networking at Dirty Habit)

Panelists:     

Steve Kane, P.E. – Thornton Tomasetti Senior Associate and CORE Studio Representative

Ken Cheston, AIA - Gensler Associate and SE Regional Design Technology Lead 

David Fersh, AIA – SmithGroup Technology Strategist

Gabi Danna – Amazon Research Scientist 

Learning Objectives:

Targeting 1 AIA LU and 1 Structural PDH

1. Understand what AI is by definition, how it is being used in our industry ethically and how to safeguard business from liability.
2. Review current iterative design methods and opportunities for architectural schematics
3. Understand current engineering tools that support structural design approaches and increased efficiencies
4. Examine AI at a general business level to identify effective users and interface and explore application within the hiring process