The design and architecture industry is facing a variety of challenges in today's fast-paced and ever-changing world. This panel discussion aims to identify some of the most significant issues currently impacting design professionals, including sustainability, technology integration, and evolving client expectations. We will examine the industry's impact on the environment and the need for sustainable practices and materials. The session will explore the influence of technology on design and architecture, weighing the potential benefits and drawbacks of technology integration. Lastly, the session will address the importance of user-centered design and evolving customer preferences, highlighting successful examples of client-focused design. In conclusion, the panel will provide an outlook for the future of the design and architecture industry.
Christie Bates is an intellectual property lawyer at Bereskin & Parr. Christie’s practice includes the licensing, protection, enforcement and acquisition of intellectual property, with a focus on copyright and trademarks. She is a frequent speaker and writer on the interplay between copyright and design and is a member of Building Transformation’s Project Delivery & Risk Management Think Tank.
The design and architecture industry is facing a variety of challenges in today's fast-paced and ever-changing world. This panel discussion aims to identify some of the most significant issues currently impacting design professionals, including sustainability, technology integration, and evolving client expectations. We will examine the industry's impact on the environment and the need for sustainable practices and materials. The session will explore the influence of technology on design and architecture, weighing the potential benefits and drawbacks of technology integration. Lastly, the session will address the importance of user-centered design and evolving customer preferences, highlighting successful examples of client-focused design. In conclusion, the panel will provide an outlook for the future of the design and architecture industry.
Krigh Bachmann is the Leader of Digital Innovation for the international design and engineering practice DIALOG. Focused on the research and implementation of emerging technologies in the AECO industry, his focus is on ensuring his practice stays on the leading edge. Some of his most recent focus include incorporating contract language for digital delivery, data for asset management, smart buildings, and digital twins into the design process. He also works closely with clients authoring, reviewing, and delivering against their digital information requirements using ISO 19650 as a framework.
Krigh is also an active member of the AEC community. He enjoys sharing his experience and knowledge with others and has previously presented at Autodesk University, BiLT NA, Building Transformations, and tBIMc. He is always looking for ways to keep the industry moving forward drawing on his international experience. Before returning to Canada, he worked for 8 years in the UK, where he was the EMEA Digital Design Leader for Gensler and BIM Manager for Pollard Thomas Edwards implementing BIM Level 2. Always on the lookout for the latest tech, Krigh has a keen interest in leveraging new and innovative technologies to improve both the designs his team produces and the method by which they are created.
Brent Mauti is currently the Chief Technology Officer at Turner Fleischer Architects, after a couple decades of fulfilling technology-focused roles for IBI Group and CH2M HILL. He is a licensed architect in Ontario and Alberta who has focused on BIM throughout his career. He has been involved with major projects such as the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Panama Canal Widening. He has also been a member of the Canada BIM Council's Board of Directors since 2016. Brent is responsible to improve delivery processes while supporting critical business strategies by managing the development, implementation and maintenance of all firm wide technology solutions. He provides advanced project level BIM Consultation to identify appropriate BIM Uses for stated BIM Goals, generate a BIM Execution Plan, and ensure accountability for successful lifecycle delivery. Brent's passion focuses on lifecycle BIM interoperability and cross-platform synergy. Brent is also a professor at George Brown College and Algonquin College.
James is HOK’s chief technology officer and a member of the global technical board. A registered architect, he guides the firm’s design technology initiatives—including building information modeling (BIM) and virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. His leadership implementing design software and processes helps ensure the highest level of quality in the firm’s creative and delivery processes.
James is considered a pioneer in the field and has lectured at many industry events including AIA National Convention, Autodesk University, CMAA BIM Conference, ENR FutureTech and BILT. He is a founder of the NYC Revit Users Group and is an adjunct lecturing professor at New York University. He holds leadership positions in the AGC BIMForum, the National BIM Standard project committee and the LOD Specification work group.
James has coauthored a series of technical books titled Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture.
Nibras is the Vice President of Operations for NORR’s eastern Canada practice, responsible for developing and leading a high-performance team to implement the regional operating plan. With 20 years of experience in the architecture and project management industry, Nibras appreciates that good client experience is the result of strong leadership, effective team problem solving and a collaborative work environment. His focus is to deliver quality results.
Nibras plays a central role in providing guidance on best business practices in areas such as risk mitigation, business process and project leadership. He champions the growth and the development of employees as the future leaders of the practice. His educational background and practical experience across architecture, project management and finance create significant business value for NORR, its clients and partners. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Building Transformations, formerly known as CanBIM.
