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Outreach through teaching: Farres shares has been sharing his knowledge and experience through teaching and publishing for over 11 years. He has developed his own modules in urban planning and design, design studios, materials use and design, product design, working drawings, and innovative material selection. His strategies for insulation and passive heating and cooling technologies have been widely recognised. His publications and competition participations showcase his research and design outcomes with a focus on creative sustainable solutions for the built environment.
TALK OVERVIEW: In my presentation, “Share a Project with Us,” I will guide the audience through my novel utilization of materials and technology within the realm of Building Information Modelling (BIM). I’ll share how I harnessed plastic, paper waste, and agricultural waste bio composites to develop building insulation, maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability throughout. My previous BIM projects served as a wellspring of inspiration, driving me to explore ecologically conscious solutions that not only foster collaboration but also heighten efficiency and improve design outcomes.
Farres Yasser Senior Lecturer
I’ll also delve into the role of life cycle analysis (LCA) within the BIM framework. Emphasizing the significance of carbon values and presenting fully life cycle assessed products, like those within software such as Revit, I’ll elucidate how BIM becomes a powerful tool for eco-aware decision-making. Along the way, I’ll candidly discuss the challenges I’ve encountered, providing insights into the intricacies of sustainable construction practices and the invaluable lessons learned from my experiences.
BIO: Farres is a Senior Lecturer, Researcher and professional in Architecture and the environment with a keen focus on sustainable development, comprehensive design, and educational outreach. His work is guided by his motto, “E.C.O.”, which encapsulates the three main areas of his expertise. Experiment based research: Farres conducts experiments and simulations to enhance the performance and sustainability of various materials, products, and systems. His PhD research developed retrofit-friendly thermal insulation from agro-waste fibres. His approach combines simple technologies with advanced machinery, catering to both affluent and less privileged environments.Communal collaborative: Farres creates solutions that are functional, aesthetic, and mindful of the social, economic, and environmental aspects of the context and stakeholders. He has analysed and improved the thermal comfort of various housing types, such as informal settlements in Egypt using waste. He collaborates with researchers and practitioners from diverse disciplines to ensure a holistic approach to design.
For the finale, in the section on “BIM and AI,” I will explore the philosophical frontier of technology. I’ll expound on how artificial intelligence (AI) can amplify sustainability efforts within architecture and engineering. We’ll contemplate the objectivity and transparency AI brings when applied to vast data sources, elucidating its role in the advancement of BIM for sustainable design. We’ll ponder the ways in which AI can catalyse the evolution of our careers and academic endeavours toward more eco-conscious architectural and engineering practices, fostering collaborative, comprehensive, and community-driven designs as pillars of sustainable progress. 25
Matt Blakeley Regional Director
BIO: RIBA is a charity and global professional body promoting architecture and providing a range of experiences across the world for architects, students and those interested in the built environment. From our UK bases at RIBA North in Liverpool and the Iconic HQ at 66 Portland Place we run a global program of engagement to promote the Profession of Architecture, showcase the very best talent, champion innovation and lead key debates on policy and the future of our built Environment. In this session Matt will guide you through the work RIBA is currently undertaking across its broad ranging scope including campaigns on Climate Change, Future Architects, and Building and Fire Safety. He will also explore the international reach of the RIBA, touch on the extensive Awards program run by RIBA as well which flows from student competitions and regional building awards through to the Stirling Prize.
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Finally, we will bring to life the range of grassroots activity happening across the RIBA network in the Central Region. The RIBA team in the West Midlands, East Midlands, and East, manage a great deal of activity across this area linking in closely with our branch network and tireless volunteers. The RIBA has a broad reach and is a powerful champion for design led thinking in our built environment.
Rakesh Mistry Director
TALK OVERVIEW: How BIM and technology has helped processes within construction and how the role of the Architect has developed. How BIM has helped map out existing listed buildings to protect and enhance the built environment.
BIO: An alumni of De Montfort University, Rakesh is a qualified Architect with 15 years of experience in Architecture. Having worked for several prestigious practices in Manchester, Leeds and London, including AHR and Arcadis, Rakesh went on to set up m83 Associated Ltd in 2015 from his parents’ attick bedroom.
Using a number of case studies over the last 20 years Rakesh will explain how BIM is vital in the industry and what the future holds. Projects include the design and delivery of 9 Learning Centres in Knowsley by AHR Architects. Various commercial schemes including the refurbishment of a restaurant in Manchester. The fit out of a building for a local charity in Manchester, Feed My City. Works to the Bettys Taylor, Ilkley and York and how BIM was used in the development. A dilapidated Grade II listed building in Bradford. An extension to an existing primary school in West London.
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Rakesh will join BIM in Leicester 2024 event to share his experience and knowledge on BIM in small practices. He has worked for many years with the local community after relocating to Manchester city centre in 2016 to diversify workloads by carrying out internal fit out work for several companies, adopting BIM principles. His clients include Transport for Greater Manchester and WeWork.
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utomated Data Driven Design
Allister Lewis
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ADDD is developing the world’s first Construction Tech Marketplace to help construction professionals to search, test, report on, and purchase seamlessly AEC software to assist the construction industry to design and build faster with digital solutions. The Construction Technology (ConTech) marketplace for software solutions will provide innovative solutions to digitise the industry to be faster, more productive, and more profitable.
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The idea of the marketplace has grown out of an Airtable database of 750 AEC software solutions. This has been used as the basis to establish relationships with Generative Design software companies initially.
Allister Lewis is an Architect, BIM Manager and the founder of Automated Data Driven Design. Allister is the founder of Automated Data Driven Design (www.addd.io) which is a specialist in new software for Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC). He is a passionate advocate of digital design in the construction industry and the opportunity that this offers to be leaner, more productive, and more efficient. The ADD Marketplace will be the central resource for AEC software in the future.
The idea has developed from my experience as an architect, BIM Manager and my unrivalled database of 700 AEC software solutions which will form the basis of the platform. AEC software is expanding fast and an effective system to search, test, report, and make decisions is required. A marketplace for this software would be helpful to test and then purchase the software seamlessly is needed. 28
TALK OVERVIEW: The climate crisis we find ourselves in requires action to reduce emissions on a global scale. With the construction industry being a large contributor, it needs to put in an effort that is proportionate to it’s share. Having been aware of operational carbon emissions for a long time and having put measures in place to reduce them, the time has come to look at its often overlooked counterpart – embodied carbon, so completing the picture of the whole life cycle carbon assessments through all project life cycle stages. Of course, operational carbon is not going away anywhere and still needs to be carefully considered and tackled in this balancing game.
Luka Stefanovic
ECTORWORKS
Architectural Engineer
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As part of this concerted global effort to reduce emissions, technology has the role to enable the process and give designers intuitive, easy to use tools that are complementary to their main work. By providing them, it widens the spectrum of designers joining the cause and underpins a widespread adoption of sustainable practices. This in turn leads to initiatives being translated into policies and sustainable design becoming business as usual. Technology can shape the way forward for the industry, but it needs to do so understanding what their user base needs and how it operates.
As Architectural Engineer, Luka has worked on a number of UK office and residential-based projects of varying scales, taking on architectural and technical design across the design and construction stages of projects. He has also worked internationally on projects ranging from design competition entries, EXPO exhibition design, and interior design. With a longstanding passion for sustainable architecture, Luka has been involved in research projects on energy modelling which resulted in conference presentations, webinars, university projects, and participation in buildingSMART’s International Expert Panel for Information Delivery Manual (IDM) Development for Building Energy Modelling (BEM). His interest in embodied carbon has led him to create a calculator for the assessment of carbon emissions directly from a BIM model. As a senior architecture industry specialist at Vectorworks, Luka is responsible for all architectural matters. He has frequent meetings with practices, consulting or providing CPDs, optimising workflows for users, and providing feedback to the software development team.
The presentation will look at how digital tools can automate previously manual processes and increased incentives it provided to designers to assess carbon emissions, as well as some of the feedback from designers using these tools on live projects. This is then taken as a backdrop to argue the case for the importance of the role technology can play in future action designers and construction industry as a whole will need to jointly take to reduce emissions and do their part in a global effort to combat climate change effects. 29
In his current position, James collaborates with a talented team, collectively driving improvements in design methodology through technology. This effort is not about grand gestures but rather the consistent, thoughtful application of digital solutions to enhance architectural practice. James’ approach to digital transformation is characterised by a pragmatic but determined commitment to progress, reflecting the evolving nature of the architectural industry.
TALK OVERVIEW: This presentation delves into the evolving realm of digital architecture, highlighting the integration and potential of artificial intelligence (AI) alongside established software like Building Information Modelling (BIM). It addresses how BIM, while groundbreaking in theory, has not completely bridged the gap between its promised potential and its practical application in architectural practices. This discrepancy highlighting the need for software tools to advance and embrace new technologies.
James Yeomans Director of Digital Innovation
Transitioning from hands-on architectural roles, James developed a keen interest in the digital aspects of design and management. At Howells, he has taken on a pivotal role in overseeing digital design, business systems, and IT, contributing significantly to the firm’s digital transformation. His focus is on the strategic implementation of technology in both projects and internal processes, nurturing the great ideas of Howells design studios.
Emphasising the role of AI, the discussion explores how AI’s application can revolutionise design processes, improve resource management, and offer better predictive analysis in architectural projects. It invites architects to participate in the evolution of these tools, ensuring they are technologically sophisticated and relevant to the ever-changing needs of the built environment.
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James is a UK-qualified architect with an educational background from De Montfort University, Oxford Brookes University, and Birmingham City University. His early career was grounded in practical experience, working on-site with several well-known UK architectural practices. This phase of his career provided him with valuable insights into the architectural field, laying a solid foundation for his future endeavours.
The talk focuses on the necessity for architects and designers to both expect and facilitate more from their software, particularly through the incorporation of AI. With AI, architectural tools can become more responsive, efficient, and capable of adapting to complex design challenges, thus narrowing the divide between design ideation and execution. The presentation advocates for a collaborative approach, urging professionals to actively engage with software vendors and AI experts. Such cooperation is essential for crafting digital tools that meet the intricate demands of contemporary architecture.
BIO: Dr. Mersha Aftab has expert knowledge in using empathy as a method to extract ‘what’ a person is thinking (implicit knowledge) and doing (tacit skills) and generating a representative perspective on what is going on inside peoples’ minds (Mersha & Robert, 2016). She also leads the international Design-led Transformation Network, which brings together the private, public and education sectors to understand the role of empathy in transformation.
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Dr Mersha Afab
DMU Co-investigator, Dr. Iryna Yevseyeva, is an expert in quantitative approaches to decision-making and multicriteria decision-making. Her research on measuring the influence power needed for behavioural change will be of value for measuring and quantifying readiness given collected variables and identified criteria and metrics. She has worked in interdisciplinary large teams, e.g., in the Choice Architecture for Cyber Security (CHAISE), a project part of the Research Institute for Sociotechnical Cyber Security (RISCS) as a leading research associate, collaborating closely with cyber psychologists and ensuring the completion of deliverables.
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Dr Iryna Yeveseyva
The Loughborough University Co-investigator, Dr. Mey Goh, is Reader in Transdisciplinary Digital Manufacturing at the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering. Her research interests concern the role of people within future digitalised manufacturing systems. Her work aims to create the knowledge and understanding required to enable the adoption and sustained use of industrial digital technologies. She leads Loughborough University’s contribution to the Made Smarter Innovation: Centre on PeopleLed Digitalisation. She brings expertise in uncertainty analysis, machine learning, informatics, knowledge management, and access to the Made Smarter Innovation: Centre for People-Led Digitalisation industry network.
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The project PI, Dr. Mersha Aftab has expert knowledge in using empathy as a method to extract ‘what’ a person is thinking (implicit knowledge) and doing (tacit skills) and generating a representative perspective on what is going on inside peoples’ minds (Mersha & Robert, 2016). She also leads the international Design-led Transformation Network, which brings together the private, public and education sectors to understand the role of empathy in transformation. The DMU Co-investigator, Dr. Iryna Yevseyeva, is an expert in quantitative approaches to decision-making and multicriteria decision-making. Her research on measuring the influence power needed for behavioural change will be of value for measuring and quantifying readiness given collected variables and identified criteria and metrics. She has worked in interdisciplinary large teams, e.g., in the Choice Architecture for Cyber Security (CHAISE), a project part of the Research Institute for Sociotechnical Cyber Security (RISCS) as a leading research associate, collaborating closely with cyber psychologists and ensuring the completion of deliverables. The Loughborough University Co-investigator, Dr. Mey Goh, is Reader in Transdisciplinary Digital Manufacturing at the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering. Her research interests concern the role of people within future digitalised manufacturing systems. Her work aims to create the knowledge and understanding required to enable the adoption and sustained use of industrial digital technologies. She leads Loughborough University’s contribution to the Made Smarter Innovation: Centre on People-Led Digitalisation. She brings expertise in uncertainty analysis, machine learning, informatics, knowledge management, and access to the PLD industry network.
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Alberto Gonzalez Architect, Educator, Researcher
TALK OVERVIEW: From Micro to Macro: BIM as an Analysis Tool for Generative Design,” where innovation converges with the integration of AI models. This exploration leads you through a seamless progression, starting from cellular Automata codes, applying different AI models in a progessive approach from 2d to 3d, and culminating in the domain of Building Information Modeling (BIM), introducing an incremental level of detail to architectural design, enhancing the entire creative workflow. In this lecture, we will integrate the role of AI as a catalyst, intricately refining results coming from generative design, translating the sometimes inherent complexity of 2D patterns into a harmonious integration of AI towards a possible integration with BIM technologies, reshaping the methodology of architectural exploration but also amplifies the expressive potential within this innovative intersection of detail and design.
BIO: Alberto Fernández González is an architect, educator and researcher from the University of Chile and The Bartlett. His awards include UIA Venice Biennale Celeb Cities 3, Archiprix International, Architizer Future of Shade and Holcim Award Next Generation. Recognised as the Best Young Chilean Architect in 2009, he is currently a lecturer (Teaching), PhD candidate at UCL, and an advisory board member of the journal Perspectives. His research is funded by ANID, UCL and UCH, exploring the application of Cellular Automata in architecture. He is a SIGraDi board member as Director of Education. Also, he co-founded DigitalFUTURES Spanish and Rational Energy Architects, studying the intersection of AI, solar energy, VR participatory design and self-generated spaces. 33
Alongside his professional work, Thomas runs a Masters Digital Design Group at the University of Westminster, that specialises in the discussion between digital & analogue systems.
TALK OVERVIEW: Join us as we embark on an enlightening journey through the entire spectrum of Building Information Modeling (BIM), specifically tailored for small business owners. This talk will provide insights into the conceptionto-delivery process, drawing inspiration from example projects run within the office. We will unravel the intricacies inherent in design development and delivery, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs faced in realworld projects. The dynamic journey from initial conception to the final delivery will be unveiled, showcasing the transformative power of BIM in the architectural landscape.
Thomas Hopkins Director
Thomas is a Franco-Welsh Architect and Designer who practices in London. hopkins design is a design and architecture studio, based in South London, that specialises in sustainability through digital design and fabrication with a sensitivity to communities and traditional craft. Our approach to design is one of sculpture and oetics, bridging advanced design and manufacturing tools with craftsmanship. We sculpt landscapes, buildings and objects that hope to touch and connect people with the environment they live in. Prior to leading Hopkins Design, Thomas developed invaluable experience across cultural, residential and infrastructure sectors, alongside AwardWinning practice Grimshaw Architects. His most recent experience has been focused on residential and commercial office space architecture here in London and across Europe. His independent work has been exhibited multiple times at the Royal Academy (RA) Summer Show and published internationally in the AJ and other platforms.
Embark on this discourse with us as we decode the potential of BIM specifically tailored for small practice owners. 34
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Our discussion will thoroughly explore the advantages and disadvantages of employing Revit within small businesses, delving into its systematic and parametric setup, as well as tracking and project management. We’ll delve into the nuances of concept generation and potential challenges in the modeling process. Small business owners will benefit from an in-depth exploration of our in-house process, taking you through concept design to detailed BIM models. We’ll touch upon traditional methods, including hand drawings and physical models, alongside the integration of 3D modeling software such as Maya, Rhino, and Grasshopper, facilitated by Revit linking software like Rhino Inside Revit and MKS Beam. The lecture will impart practical knowledge on BIM set-up and delivery, encompassing various techniques such as automated survey data importing, 3D scanning integration, project templates, standardizing systems and templates, and the effective utilization of additional plugins for efficient drawing management. We will finally touch on the power of integrated visualizations, featuring illustrative examples from our projects portfolio.
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Diana Chirescu BIM & IM Specialist
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I am an Architect and BIM/IM Specialist with Architype. As a BIM expert, I joined Architype in 2020 and I’m currently working on several Information Management projects across Scotland, including Maybury Primary School in Edinburgh and Beeslack High School in Midlothian.
Overall construction strategies have led to government initiatives supporting Information Management and Sustainability as separate threads working towards the same goal, a better-quality built environment that responds and improves daily life. My proposal through this presentation is to highlight the links between the two threads and the opportunities these links bring.
Architype
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I have a particular interest in how low-energy design strategies can be adapted to public sector building standards, as well as how the implementation of digital construction can drive and improve quality in accordance with those standards. I have previously worked on education and transport projects of different scales across Scotland. Before that, I worked on several large-scale international sports developments and education buildings, most to ISO19650 or BIM Level 2 standards. Highly experienced in project BIM Manager and BIM Coordinator roles, I focus on developing schemes in Revit to ISO19650 standards, which has brought significant project efficiencies and quality improvements.
Sustainability is integrated as a core driver in many strategy documents developed for large clients, most often in the Project Information Requirements. Design phase goals, construction phase goals, in-use goals and each can be set, tracked, validated, and help achieve the sustainability goals of the project and organisation. In this talk, I would like to underline the potential to expand the use of IM further in defining asset management requirements and developing models that allow tracking building performance throughout the building life cycle. 35
TALK OVERVIEW: Our talk will follow the guidance as follows but can be adapted to suit: Brief Introduction about us what we do and how we operate.
Where we currently sit within the industry. Where to get started?
Jordan Kirkham
How we implemented BIM into the business?
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How we grew our company through the utilisation of BIM?
BIO: Jordan Kirkham is the accomplished Director of the multi disciplinary practice ICI Architecture Studio based in Alderley Edge Cheshire, bringing a wealth of expertise to the realm of Architectural design. The practice was launched in November 2020 and has since grown to over 250 projects across the UK and internationally.
The challenges of the sector. The importance of educating the client to see the value of BIM particularly more so for domestic clients but also some developer clients that just want a quick job done.
The practice has won Start up of the Year awards for the West Midlands and also the Construction Sector. We have been shortlisted in the finals for 5 construction awards including Best Architectural Practice in the North West. The practice is involved in a wide range of projects from small domestic extensions through to Theme Park and Leisure Attractions.
The challenges we have faced as a SME business and how we have overcome them. How businesses can get started in bite size chunks and key points to take away.
ICI Architecture Studio has implemented BIM level 02 from day one allowing all of our clients to see it, and experience it before they commit to it! We invest heavily in new technology and essentially practice what we preach.
Brief Q&A and Options to get in touch post event with any questions afterwards! 36
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What is BIM and the different Levels.
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Martin Krupnik Social Entrepreneur
TALK OVERVIEW: In my forthcoming presentation, I’ll explore the profound impact of merging Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) on our worldview. While briefly acknowledging AI-driven AutoCAD advancements, the central focus will shift to the future of data visualization. I’ll examine how we’re pushing boundaries through a synthesis of scans and AI. The discussion will reveal the transformative synergy of BIM and AI, extending beyond traditional limits. I’ll emphasize the integration of 4D animation, animating static designs and dynamically illustrating project timelines. Without specific mentions, I’ll showcase how intelligent automation reshapes design processes. Furthermore, the talk will highlight the pivotal role of data visualization in this paradigm shift. Using compelling examples, I’ll illustrate how visualization tools deepen our understanding of intricate project data, fostering informed decisionmaking. Ultimately, the convergence of BIM and AI, along with future integrations like explainable AI and augmented reality, propels us towards a more intricate and interconnected future, revolutionizing our perception of the built environment.
BIO: As a social entrepreneur, I’m dedicated to reshaping societal values, emphasizing experiences over possessions and promoting social and eco-minimalism. I advocate for ethical consumption, pushing for policy changes against biases fueling consumerism. Committed to ensuring food as a basic human right, I work on accessibility, nutritional adequacy, and cultural appropriateness, aiming for a society beyond consumerism. As a leader, I drive projects aligned with my passion for making the world better. With a fascination for technology since age five, my visionary perspective on digital twins and neurodivergent creativity shape my endeavors. Starting 3D modeling in 1995, I laid the groundwork, delving into AI in 2006 and establishing a CGI company in 2004. We aid architects and the construction industry in digital transformation, consistently leveraging technology for progress. 37
Senior BIM Technician
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A current PhD student with a MSc degree in BIM integrated Construction as well as BSc (Hons) in Architecture Design Technology (CIAT).
As an approach of spreading and adopting the entirety of BIM within a country’s market (macro diffusion) or an organisation (Micro diffusion), BIM diffusion is required as a collaborative process with specialised BIM participants and BIM requirements that enlightens how various contributors can be categorised to facilitate the measuring and planning on projects after the Point of Adoption.
As a Senior BIM Technician in building services with over 5 years’ experience and over 7 year in architecture, Mike manages BIM projects coordination, federations, as well as outputs throughout the RIBA plan of work process to deliver efficient results. Being involved in large projects nationally and internationally covering projects in: facility management / planning, pharmaceutical & research, health care, commercial, residential, education, sport & leisure, accommodation, retail, mix use, government and Industrial.
As the demand for BIM and collaborations increases globally, it is of great importance to establish effective implementation requirements and effort from clients or through government mandates or else, the BIM diffusion process will fail in delivering efficient deliverables.
He has the ambition to contribute to knowledge and implement digital construction (BIM) in developed and developing countries via education and practices to facilitate the cohesion of efficient construction economically and sustainably.
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Mike Loeke
As a result, it is important to understand the requirements and the roles each industry contributors play to tailor an effective BIM diffusion structure which will deliver successful Macro BIM benefits within a country. 38
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Rosey leads others in the development of standardised methods of working and quality assurance across the practice, aligned with Bond Bryan’s ethos of continual improvement.
Rosey Alexander
Participating in industry events, Rosey has presented at BIM show live in the UK, at Graphisoft Key User Groups and at the Graphisoft annual Technical Seminar in Budapest. She has also contributed to training material including Graphisoft Archicad Workflow guides, in order to share Bond Bryan’s knowledge on the wider stage. In recent years her work has focussed on data visualisation and business intelligence for architectural practice.
Head of Operations
TALK OVERVIEW: In a multi-sector, multi-disciplinary practice, the challenges of BIMplementation meet at the intersection of Technology, People, Processes and Culture.
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Bond Bryan have employed a wide range of techniques and will share their knowledge on the successes and challenges of BIM adoption in the practice and the wider industry in the last 15 years.
Rosey is the Head of Operations at Bond Bryan; leading a team of BIM managers, Document Controllers, BIM coordinators and other central staff. Working across the Bond Bryan Studios, she enables project teams to embrace and implement digital technology and processes effectively. With a detailed knowledge of UK BIM standards and their implications for architectural workflows, Rosey is responsible for the strategic direction of BIM at Bond Bryan. She also oversees practice systems including Bond Bryan’s extensive intranet, database and quality management systems.
As thought-leaders and industry innovators, Bond Bryan have been at the forefront of OpenBIM and interoperability and have contributed to national and international standards and protocols. This is teamed with a bootson-the-ground approach to training staff and engaging with clients and contractors on a project-by-project basis to ensure that we meet the key goals of creating robust and re-usable information, while eliminating time and energy waste.
She has been implementing her knowledge throughout her career to drive organisational change and lead best practice in digital architecture. Over the years, Rosey has worked closely with clients and stakeholders on a variety of schemes – ensuring that their visions and aspirations for their project are achieved. She works with the project teams to ensure Bond Bryan’s compliance with information protocols throughout the life of a project. Her team also work with clients and contractors to advise on practical implementation of BIM.
Rosey will share some of the practical methods that Bond Bryan have employed, such as bribing staff with biscuits to attend training sessions. She will also look to the future, sharing the practice’s challenges and goals for the next period as the industry tackles the golden thread and the digital evolution of the construction industry. 39
Josh Crystal Head of Digital
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As Head of Digital it is Josh’s responsibility to implement and drive the integration of digital construction principles within maber and across the industry. Josh leads mabers’ digital consultancy team in defining and delivering on clients strategic digital requirements; from ISO19650 BIM Compliance to Mixed Reality visualisation and embedded sustainability toolkits.
Maber Associates has developed a virtual reality (VR) experience to better understand how decisions we make in the design of our built environment can affect the experiences of a neurodivergent population. The simulation aims to allow designers, clients & users to experience first hand how those with conditions such as autism, visual impairment and sensory overload might encounter a space.
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Originally joining maber in 2014, Josh has a broad range of industry relevant experience which is reflected in a pragmatic approach to delivering digital services. He has also been active in promoting VR / AR in the construction industry across various events in the UK and looks forward to its wider implementation in the industry. Maber is a leading AJ100 Architectural practice and BIM Consultancy with offices and projects across the UK.
Developed with our in-house Inclusive Design Consultants, the experience aims to demonstrate that there is no ‘perfect’ design when it comes to inclusivity, only that much more could be done in the industry to raise awareness of best practice and policy. By challenging preconceived notions about what disability means and how we can design for it, we hope to improve the quality of the built environment for a neurodiverse population. 40
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understanding and skills. She is also an award winning graduate of Edinburgh Napier University’s Architectural Technology programme, having obtained a first-class Honours degree in 2015.
TALK OVERVIEW: The United Kingdom stands as a global leader in BIM adoption, with a trajectory marked by strategic initiatives and regulatory frameworks. Emphasis is placed on how government policies, industry collaboration, and standardized protocols have propelled BIM integration across design, construction, and facility management processes. The standards pioneered by the UK process have since formed the bedrock for the international ISO19650 standards, which is leading to emerging adoption elsewhere in the world, such as in Canada.While not mandated at the federal level, BIM adoption in Canada is gaining momentum through provincial initiatives, industry-led efforts, and a growing recognition of the benefits associated with collaborative digital processes, particularly in Ontario and British Columbia.
Dr Melanie Robinson Associate at BIM Academy Women In BIM Regional Lead
BIO: Melanie is an Associate at BIM Academy, specialising in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and information management according to ISO 19650. She is the Digital Strategy Lead for BIM Academy and currently manages a portfolio with a construction value of over £2bn. Melanie won the Insider Media’s Young Property Professional of the Year 2022 and is a BIM Summit BIM Hero. She manages several projects across multiple sectors within the UK and internationally, and works closely with clients to develop bespoke digital strategies for project and asset management.
These different diffusion practices have led to interesting differences in the culture on large infrastructure projects, such as hospitals. This talk will provide insight into how BIM and wider digital practices are being implemented on large healthcare projects, including as part of the UK’s New Hospitals Programme and a large $2.8 billion hospital in British Columbia. The talk will also reflect on the client’s role in digital information management, and how delivery teams are responding to information requirements in an environment rife with talks of digital twins and integrated platforms.
Melanie’s interests include change management, standardisation, and digital collaboration, and also acts as Regional Lead for Newcastle-uponTyne for Women in BIM. She also sits on the Special Interest Group for the Golden Thread for the Building Safety Alliance and the Industry Advisory Board for the School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University.
Finally, Melanie will draw on her own PhD studies and reflect on how the measure of diffusion can often be misleading when considering a concept as complex and nuanced as BIM, linking this to real life project experiences across the globe.
Melanie also holds a PhD from Edinburgh Napier University, which looked into the micro-level factors to an effective macro-level diffusion of BIM, including the gap between perceived and actual efficacy of BIM 41
How to make Revit and other software do what you really need, not what you want. For many BIM managers out there, there is a constant struggle between keeping ISO standards and quickly producing all kinds of packages of information quickly and accurately.
Angelica Rodriguez BIM Manager
Staff in many companies suffer from being shortsighted, missing the power of the software at hand.There is a big gap between the software knowledge obtained in academia and the software knowledge needed to find a job in an architectural practice and to keep said job. Learning software such as Revit should focus on creating models that are flexible enough to evolve over time and can hold the information required at each stage. Learning should consider the creation of workflows that make it easier to change design and affect the whole package of information consistently, not how to produce a drawing that looks good now but has been created haphazardly and poorly modelled with the goal of exporting something that looks OK.
BIO: Angelica Rodriguez is a BIM manager with over 20 years of experience in different roles and fields within design and construction. She is passionate about using BIM to make projects better, faster, and more collaborative. She is Franklin Ellis Architect Revit wizard, someone who is always ready to learn something new. As BIM manager, she’s responsible for developing and implementing BIM standards, training her team on BIM best practices, and overseeing the use of BIM on all projects.
ranklin Ellis Architects
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In architectural practices, we encounter many instances of architecture students, younger architects, and technologists, that spend a big amount of time remodeling projects, because of initial “quick and dirty” methods. Students in their year out and young architects are required to see the software as a tool to achieve what they need and want. Creating Revit models should be approach in the same way BIM intends the industry to build, planning early, using technology and preparing for the future in early stages of all projects.
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globally known for his extensive work on ‘urban sustainability’. So far, Ali has published over 400 journal papers, articles, conference papers, book chapters, and reports. To date, he has 23 academic books and more than 4,870 citations. Based on China’s academic index reports 2023, Ali is recognised as the number 8 researcher in Urban Planning and number 13 in Architecture. Ali is also Editor-in-Chief of Springer’s Urban Sustainability (US) book series.
Ali Cheshmezhzangi
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Professor in Architecture
This presentation is a sharing session for our forthcoming book on City Information Modelling (CIM). This book project puts together a collection of recent studies related to concepts and trends in CIM, application and digitization processes/methods, and frameworks and practices of CIM. This emerging topic is important to various research and practice under sectors of the built environment, civil engineering, urban planning, urban design, and urban management. CIM aligns well with smart cities, datadriven urban analytics and optimization, information-based city planning, and future development paradigms.
BIO: Prof. Ali Cheshmehzangi is the World’s top 2% field leader for two consecutive years, recognised by Stanford University. At Qingdao City University (QCU), he is Head and Founding Director of the Center for Innovation in Education and Research (CIER), and a Professor in Architecture and Urban Planning. He is also leading the University’s international communications. Ali has five academic degrees and more than 17 years of academic and practice experience. He holds a PhD Degree in Architecture and Urban Design, Master of Architecture in Urban Design, Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, Graduate Degree in Professional Studies in Architecture, and Bachelor Degree in Architecture. Previously he worked in China, Japan, and the UK. He was a Full Professor in Architecture and Urban Design, Head of the Department of Architecture and Built Environment, Founding Director of the Urban Innovation Lab, Director of Center for Sustainable Energy Technologies, and Interim Director of Digital Design Lab. Ali has held several management and leadership roles for the past 10 years. He is active in research and is
The book “City Information Modelling” provides global case study examples in three parts. At first, the contributors offer several examples of ‘Concepts and Trends’, where CIM is explored further in urban management, urban sustainability, and big data studies. In the second part, the book offers various examples of application and digitization processes or methods related to urban planning and design practices. In the third part, the contributors delve into several examples of CIM frameworks and practices critical to contemporary research, planning and design paradigms, and future practices. The findings of this collection help direct future research in CIM and suggest opportunities for big-data urban research, integrated urban models, and holistic frameworks in sustainable cities, smart cities, and future cities. 43
anoptics Aerial Imagining
As UAV tech was new to rail, time was invested in market cultivation, showcasing and testing applications and use cases specific to rail while navigating many of the industries idiosyncrasies and established administrative systems.
Paul’s initial exposure to UAVs came in the form of a quad-copter in 2013 where he was working in Oman as a research assistant for Nottingham Trent Univeristy, positioned within the ArCHIAM research group. Photogrammetry models, 3D prints, animations and videos were produced from previously undocumented tribal settlements of sites located in remote locations.
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UAVs for an architectural workflow is an introductory overview with specific use cases for UAVs in architecture. It is often the case that those architectural practices using UAVs do so simply to brighten up a social media content feed. However the capabilities of UAVs extend well beyond this.
Paul MacMahon Architectural Designer
Much of the construction industry, including on the railway, has long since picked up upon the added value but other sectors are still lagging behind. Use cases specific to an architectural workflow will be highlighted, along with an outline of general aviation constraints, hardware & software requirements and where this can plug into a pre-existing architectural workflows to provide added value to clients.
BIO: Paul is a practising architectural designer with 10 years experience as a UAV operator and data processor. Paul spent time leading a team on the Railway, where only 4 companies were legally permitted access to conduct aerial operations over railway infrastructure nationally.
Utilising these methods will help de-risk projects at a range of stages. Feasibility studies, planning applications, contract administration and valuations can all be significantly informed by input from aerial survey work.
Paul trained additional UAV pilots and data processors, growing the team and expanding in house capabilities. Paul also developed up QA systems and workflow methodologies to streamline and optimise the processes, from initial enquiry through to data delivery.Data was often captured in complex, high risk and challenging environments all over the UK and dealt frequently with the CAA and other regulatory bodies.
Data captured can be processed into detailed dense point clouds, providing a linkable & accurate scale model specifically for BIM. Accurately captured georeferenced datasets are incredibly useful and will often include ortho-rectified mosaic imagery, digital elevation models, 3d solid meshes and more. Other deliverables includes 2D lined work for contours & site sections, animated annotated models but the critical aspect is where and when should these applications be introduced to a project.
Clients included Network Rail, LNER, Historic England, Murphys Group, Jacobs and others. Applications varied, from detailed close-prox visual inspection work through to the entire digitisation of large complex structures such as Abbey’s & Viaducts. 44
Aleksander Gill Founding Director
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Aleks, the founder of Parametrix, is a dynamic force in the UK’s construction and facility maintenance sectors, known for his innovative application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools. His career transitioned from aiding architectural firms in adopting building information processes to fulfilling a government mandate, to launching his own start-up. This venture has evolved into a leading BIM consultancy, specializing in new construction project management and Scan-to-BIM for existing structures.
TALK OVERVIEW: Are you curious about the capabilities of AI in comprehending architectural structures? Join us as our founder delves into the cutting-edge academic research and innovative developments in automated point cloud feature recognition. This talk will explore the challenges and breakthroughs in working with 3D file formats, a critical frontier for machine learning enthusiasts.
His current focus lies in integrating artificial intelligence into construction workflows, with an ambitious goal to automate surveying processes. This initiative aims to refine surveying efficiency and precision, particularly in producing asset information models. Aleks’ involvement at the conference brings a unique perspective, combining technological innovation with industry expertise, poised to offer valuable insights into the future of construction and maintenance.
We will shed light on how a small, local business is harnessing AI to classify point clouds, revolutionizing the delivery of asset information models. This session promises an honest discourse, covering the successes, challenges, and complexities of automating labor-intensive tasks in surveying and design. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of AI in building design and surveying. 45
TALK OVERVIEW: Commencing from November 2022, the global landscape has witnessed a swift proliferation of Chat GPT and analogous generative AI tools. This surge has elicited a nuanced blend of optimism and apprehension concerning humanity’s trajectory. Whether perceived as disconcerting or captivating, an undeniable convergence between human and artificial intelligences is presently unfolding. Amidst this discourse, a pivotal facet often overlooked holds sway over the future of arts, culture, and science: Despite the escalating relevance of AI and its proficiency in mimicking human communication, emotion, and artistic expression, its evolution remains intricately tethered to the established foundations of knowledge. Simultaneously, the construction industry is undergoing a transformative evolution, propelled by advancements in supporting technologies. Notably, the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) stands out as a significant stride forward. BIM empowers architects, engineers, and contractors to craft and manage digital representations of building projects, thereby revolutionising the entire project life cycle. To comprehend the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence on BIM, it is imperative to assess the current state of BIM technology. BIM has already reshaped the landscape of construction projects by facilitating collaborative platforms for stakeholders to share information and collaborate in real-time. However, despite its transformative potential, there are inherent limitations, notably the absence of automation and optimization. The Bright Future: Integration of AI with BIM: With the integration of Artificial Intelligence into BIM, the future takes on a more promising hue. AI augments BIM’s capabilities, addressing existing limitations and opening avenues for enhanced automation and optimization. This synergy holds the potential to redefine how construction projects are conceived, planned, and executed, paving the way for unprecedented efficiency and innovation. In this dynamic era marked by the coalescence of generative AI and BIM technology, the trajectory of human endeavours in arts, culture, and construction is undergoing a profound transformation. As these two realms converge, the careful consideration of their implications becomes paramount. It is through understanding the symbiotic relationship between human ingenuity and technological innovation that we can navigate the intricate landscape that lies ahead.
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Denisa Osacenco Co-founder
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oint Labs
Denisa graduated with a BA(Hons) in Architecture at Birmingham City University, England in 2019. After a journey of development and collaboration with architects, engineers and artists, she moved and established herself as lead architectural design and visualisation in Upper Austria at Akzent immobilien.In the couple years spent in Austria, leading the department, she dived into the complexity of the 3D space and virtual reality to augment this side of the industry from an architectural point of view. Therefore, building her experience in 3D softwares and real-time render engines to be able to create a new work angle for an architectural designer. Denisa is disrupting the conservative architecture and construction engineering industry by combining multiple tools to achieve efficiency, quality, and high immersion, enabling clients to make fast changes and iterations.Creative, determined and skilful since a teenager, with a passion for freehand architectural drawing and (hand) technical drafting, she developed in the years to come a particular interest in design that combines the traditional architectural principles with art, tech and science.Her portfolio includes diverse traditional and virtual architectural projects for corporate clients and academia, as well as art related work. 46
Chetwoods
Sagal Rooble
TALK OVERVIEW: At Chetwoods we are now using cutting-edge technology to measure human emotional responses to building design. No other architectural practice is currently undertaking this initiative. Historically architects have only been able to use their experience and intuition to predict how a design will work and could only validate their assumptions in the physical world once the project is constructed. But at Chetwoods we are utilising cutting-edge digital technologies to make the design process more effective. Our research programme is currently recording, analysing and understanding human emotional responses to building and space design. We are using this analysis to guide the design of current schemes. We are undertaking this study because we want to capture and measure wellbeing and identify how the design of buildings can enhance happiness and create a positive and more healthy experience for users of the space. We believe this research will be transformative for the design of a more sustainable built environment by reducing the need to redesign and adapt buildings further down the line once a scheme has already been constructed.
BIO: As a digital strategy coordinator at Chetwoods, Sagal Rooble is a member of the Works team who champion the digital delivery of schemes and use innovative technology to create more sustainable architecture with a measurable, positive impact on human well-being and the environment. Simultaneously, Sagal is pursuing a PhD in emotional response to architectural design at the University of Wolverhampton which is a field she is extremely interesting in progressing. With extensive experience across the construction industry, Sagal has worked on diverse projects including specialising in digital surveying, project automation, design delivery, BIM and digital twins.
Also, as designers we do not want users to feel ‘neutral’ about our spaces. We want to inspire, excite, provide comfort and more. This technology will allow us to achieve this. 47
Michael Hudson Digital Strategy Expert
During his time as a design architect, Michael successfully used BIM tools to deliver award-winning buildings. Yet for every data-rich federated model produced, his clients rarely used the information after practical completion. Since joining CBRE, Michael has been working with building occupiers to lift the lid on the complex reasons why BIM isn’t being leveraged in operation. In this presentation he will discuss the challenges and opportunities of smart buildings and digital experience, and he will posit a future-state where BIM will become the foundation of next generation of AI optimised real estate.
Michael is a digital strategy consultant for CBRE, which is the world’s largest real estate company. He originally trained as an architect and has been a design tutor at several universities. About 5 years ago he decided to put down his Rotring pen to focus on leading digital transformation on major built environment projects. He has had key advisory roles for clients ranging from the Houses of Parliament to Heathrow Airport. His most recent project has been the global digital building strategy for the company responsible for world’s best known search engine. 48
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MARK LINETON: Mark Lineton is the BIM Development Manager at Foster + Partners. After graduating from Nottingham Trent Universities Architectural Technology course in 2017, Mark re-joined Foster + Partners having previously worked as an intern in the practice. His experience is firmly rooted in project delivery, including the utilisation of BIM. He is now responsible for the inception, creation, and delivery of key strategic directives for the practices BIM aspirations.
Megan Sobczyk
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BIM Operations Manager
Our talk ‘BIM at Foster + Partners’ aims to provide an insight into the way in which the BIM team works within the practice. We will discuss some of the unique aspects of the business, including our use of digital technologies within the design teams. This has been a critical aspect for us because, as a design led practice, we always consider design at the heart of everything we do. Additionally, we will also focus heavily on the role the BIM team has played within a large multi-disciplinary organisation. We will provide and insight to our tailored approach to Sustainability in order to provide fast and reactive reporting for design teams. This has only been possible through the cross collaboration of multiple teams, including our in-house computational team. They have been essential in the accessible creation of these workflows.
Mark Lineton BIM Development Manager
As a global business, we will discuss some of the market expectations and how they have matured in a relatively short space of time. This will both be from client perspectives but additionally with government/country directives. Supporting our global presence, we will talk about how we adapted to the opportunities and changes ISO 19650 brought to us.
MEGAN SOBCZYK: Megan Sobczyk is an architect and BIM Operations Manager at Foster + Partners. Shortly after graduating from Cracow University of Technology, she moved to London where she gained experience and acute understanding of the design process of various schemes ranging from concept design to completion. She joined Foster+Partners BIM Management team in 2015. Passionate about sustainable design and efficient workflows, she’s been driving BIM implementation on major projects in various studios which lead her to managing the practice BIM team in her current role for the past four years.
We will also be highlighting Foster + Partners commitment to the enrichment of early careers within the industry, through our BIM internship scheme. It provides an opportunity to gain experience through continuous training and mentoring surrounded by industry professionals. With one eye on the future, we will discuss the opportunities a Digital model has created but also, what it potentially holds in the near future. 51
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JARKE INGELS GROUP
Jens Kaarsholm Director of Design Technology
TALK OVERVIEW: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has successfully been using building information modeling (BIM) for many years on some significant and complex projects. But it’s been a bumpy ride at times, involving multiple BIM platforms being used in a rapidly growing company. Having gone from being a 60-person firm back in 2010 to employing more than 600 people as a large global organization 10 years later, BIG had to have a solid strategy in place. This was one of the main reasons why the company decided to streamline the BIM procedures back in 2018 and focus on Revit software as the primary BIM platform. This meant a major switch in the Copenhagen office, and a complete restructuring of the BIM setup. In this talk, we’ll take you on that journey, and share some of the thoughts, steps, and developments that happened to make the switch as smooth as possible. In this talk, we’ll explore the implementation strategy and look into the machine room at BIG, and we’ll mix it up with some good stories and a series of case studies along the way.
BIO: Jens Majdal Kaarsholm, Director of Design Technology at BIG, is an experienced professional in the fields of architecture and technology. Having worked as dedicated BIM professional for more than a decade, Jens have been involved in various large scale projects around the planet, as well as the implementation of BIM in leading architectural companies such as BIG and Foster and Partners. Jens have always kept a very openminded approach to BIM in architecture, with an aim to give the architects as much freedom as possible, and to implement BIM without hindering the design process if possible. Jens brings a yes-hat attitude to most problems and projects, always aiming to find good solutions to complex problems, even if that sometimes requires creative workarounds. 53
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aha Hadid Architects
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Nelli Denisova
Zaha Hadid Architects has been at the forefront of architecture, art and design for 45 years. Internationally renowned for dynamic and groundbreaking projects, the firm constantly navigates the challenges of delivering high-complexity designs by pushing the boundaries of the software capabilities and workflows.
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To design, develop and successfully deliver innovative projects, the office utilises a wide range of software tools which are integrated into streamlined BIM workflows. With projects varying from high-end residential to cultural and infrastructure, it’s important to find the right software selection based on the specific project requirements.
BIO: After graduating with Masters in Mechanical engineering from UCL Nelli was invited to join Zaha Hadid Architects to work on the implementation of CATIA/3D Experience platform as a BIM software. Having been in the office for more than 5 years Nelli is now driving the facade development of large scale international projects, adapting early stage design models to fully parametric digital tweens. Her diverse background and specialisation has been critical for setting up best practices and workflows between all the different software tools used in the office to achieve complex project requirements.
Among the tools in ZHA’s arsenal is the 3D Experience software, which is originating from Catia - a powerful CAD software widely used in the automotive and aeronautical industries. Evolving into a cloud-based platform with project lifecycle management and BIM capabilities, Zaha Hadid Architects stand out as one of the few firms to seamlessly integrate this software into their workflows. The company leverage its versatile parametric capabilities as part of a wider BIM workflow for one of the most exciting buildings currently under construction in China and explores its potential as a full-fledged BIM platform through a special collaboration on a civil project in Taiwan.
Some of the recent projects include Danjiang Bridge (Taipei, Taiwan), Navi Mumbai Airport (India) and OPPO Headquarters (Shenzhen, China), which have been successfully delivered through the versatile BIM workflows. 55
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During this presentation we will show how the studio is organised nowadays, with its 3 core digital domains, Immersive Media, Ge-Code and BIM, being fundamental in every project we take on-board. As opposition to other important practices where these domains, along with some others, are collated under the umbrella of a Design Technology or Digital Design department, at Heatherwick we decided to keep them separated but working together to be able to reach broader and deeper in our own specialisms. IMMERSIVE MEDIA: We have ventured beyond conventional frameworks, pioneering refined workflows that synergize Rhino and Revit with the Unreal Engine. The use of immersive tools like Mindesk and Twinmotion allows us to enhance visualization, providing a collaborative platform for both designers and stakeholders. Moreover, Spaceform has emerged as an invaluable tool for real-time design reviews, bringing agility and depth to our iterative design process.
Alfonso Mondero Head of BIM
Heatherwick Studio
BIO: Alfonso is an architect leading BIM implementation at the award-winning, London-based multi-discipline Heatherwick Studio.
GE_CODE: Navigating through computational design, we employ a strategic vision that goes far beyond superficial digital gimmicks. Our focus areas include applied research for material optimization, advanced geometry to solve complex spatial issues, and the selective use of Artificial Intelligence. These tools serve not just as ornamental technology but play a pivotal role in decision-making, radically improving the design process and its final output.
With experience working internationally in Spain, India, Chile and UK, Alfonso initiated his tenure with Heatherwick in 2015 as a BIM Consultant, before joining Woods Bagot in London as their Design Technology Manager. He rejoined Heatherwick in 2018, steering a digital transformation that solidified the studio as an industry frontrunner in BIM. His vision revolves around fusing BIM seamlessly into the design phase, creating a synergy that enhances rather than restricts the creative process.
BIM: Perhaps the most transformative has been our pivot from an outsourced model for BIM to a homegrown approach. This internalization has fostered a lean yet versatile team, capable of adapting to the everchanging digital landscape. A milestone in this journey was the creation of a robust digital strategy in 2018. This strategy didn’t remain static; it underwent multiple iterations to keep pace with industry advancements and internal needs. By doing so, we were able to identify and implement a suite of digital tools, each tailored to augment specific workflows within the studio. To summarize, our integrated digital approach is not a mere consequence of technological advancement but a meticulously crafted strategy designed to augment our core strength—design innovation. By maintaining distinct yet interconnected digital domains, we can delve deeper into each specialization, ensuring a holistic, enriched, and most importantly, a design-centric outcome.
TALK OVERVIEW: At Heatherwick studio we always put the design process first, it is the core of what we do and what inspire us most is to influence the way people live the spaces we design and surround us. We are always looking for new tools (either digital or physical) and processes (either manual or automated) that can help us reach to a better outcome. During the past decade, the studio has suffered a fundamental change in the way we integrate the digital side with the design teams. We have transitioned from a studio where individual skills were driving the digital usage, to an integrated approach and strategic thinking in the manner we test and implement tools and software in the project environment. 57
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University of Marywood
Stephen Garrison
Conference on the Beginning Design Student, the Foundations in Art: Theory and Education conference, the Journal of South African Institute of Architects, and the Global Undergraduate Art Awards in Architecture and Design.
Associate Professor
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In 2023 Stephen received a WOW Award from WithIt, the Women’s Leadership Development Network. The WOW Awards recognize “individuals and companies who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and support for women in the home furnishings industry.
Stephen Garrison is a tenured Associate Professor of Interior Architecture, having spent the past 20+ years teaching courses in Studio Arts, Design History, Representation, and Furniture Design. In 2017 Stephen was named to the Board of Directors of the Interior Design Educators Council Foundation, where he currently serves as Director of Communication. Stephen serves as President of the nonprofit University Hall of Innovation whose goal is to broaden the connection between students and the international design industry through mentorship and competitions. In 2018 Stephen additionally founded the design webcast ‘A Student’s Perspective’ where Marywood Interior Architecture student hosts have the opportunity to speak with designers, manufacturers, and design media celebrities to hear how they have built their careers.
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A Student’s Perspective is a collaboration between the University Hall of Innovation and the Marywood University Interior Architecture program highlighting multiple facets of the Interior Architecture/Design community through weekly interviews. Interior Architecture students from Marywood University speak with designers, manufacturers, and influencers to find out how they got involved in the industry, what choices they have made that have led them to where they are, how they have seen things change, and what advice they can offer to students eager to enter the field. Our goal is to expose design students to all of the possibilities that their degree might offer, even if those possibilities might not be exactly what the degree on their diploma might say.
Stephen maintains an active profile as an artist exhibiting paintings nationally, as well as presenting research in the pedagogy of Foundation Design, Interior Architecture, and Higher Education Culture. He has presented or served as peer reviewer on a national and international level including: the Association of Architectural Educators, UK, the National 59
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Jason Taylor
Dominika Pipowska
Hadeel Safaa Saadoon
Steffan Davies
Designer, Lecturer
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Architect, Senior Lecturer
Mozakir Ali
Ryan Steed
Dr Amal Abuzeinab
Kate Cheyne
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Dr Alona Martinez Perez
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Mark Chapman
Wiktoria Piotrowska
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Sufyan Muzaffar
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