How Three Leading Architecture Practices Are Using AI Today

About this episode

Architects from leading firms discuss the integration of AI in architectural design and workflows.

Architects from Herzog & de Meuron, Foster + Partners and Zaha Hadid Architects discuss how AI is entering the design studio, from generative design tools to new workflows shaping the future of practice. *This episode is supported by Chaos Group , and features a short conversation with the company's Head of Product Operations, Roderick Bates. Chaos develops visualization technologies that empower artists & designers to create photorealistic imagery and animation across all creative industries.* Shajay Bhooshan is a Senior Associate at Zaha Hadid Architects , where he co-founded the Computation and Design research group (ZHCODE). His work bridges computational geometry, structural thinking, and robotic fabrication—enabling new forms and processes that extend the architectural imagination. Michael Drobnik is an Associate at Herzog & de Meuron , where he leads the Design Technologies team. His work focuses on integrating digital tools and data-driven strategies into the creative and technical development of some of the world’s most significant architectural projects. Martha Tsigkari is a Senior Partner at Foster + Partners , leading their Applied Research and…

People in this episode

Host: Matthew Blunderfield

Guests: Shajay Bhooshan, Michael Drobnik, Martha Tsigkari

Topics covered

• AI in architecture
• generative design
• workflow innovation
• computational design
• machine learning
• architectural practice

Keywords

• AI
• architecture
• design tools
• generative design
• computational geometry
• machine learning
• robotic fabrication
• visualization technologies

Sponsors

Chaos Group

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zaha Hadid Architects, Herzog & de Meuron, Foster + Partners

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