How to Future Proof Your Architecture Career

How to Future Proof Your Architecture Career

From Architecture Social by Architecture Social, Stephen Drew

April 14, 2026 · 1h 13m · Episode 253

About this episode

Stephen Drew interviews Ami Nigam about future-proofing architecture careers and the impact of AI and technology in the field.

In this episode, Stephen sits down with Ami Nigam, Head of Design Technology at Benoy, a leading global architecture practice based in London. Ami shares his journey from studying architecture in India, to working internationally, to discovering computational design, BIM, and AI, and eventually creating a role that didn’t exist inside a major firm. This conversation goes beyond software. We talk honestly about architecture careers, future proofing your skills, AI in practice, and what firms actually value when hiring architects today. If you’re a student, Part 1, Part 2, or early career architect, and you’re unsure what skills will still matter in 5 to 10 years, this episode will help you think more clearly about where to focus your time. ____ 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level 💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com

People in this episode

Host: Stephen Drew

Guest: Ami Nigam

Topics covered

  • architecture careers
  • future proofing skills
  • computational design
  • BIM
  • AI in practice

Keywords

  • architecture
  • career development
  • AI
  • BIM
  • design technology
  • skills
  • job market

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Benoy

Places: London, India

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