From Architect to Tech Founder: Allister Lewis on the New Career Path No One Told You About

Описание: Stephen Drew sits down with Allister Lewis to break down the big changes happening in architecture today. From new software challenging Revit to the rise of AI across design, delivery and practice management, this episode gives a clear look at where the industry is heading.

Allister shares his journey from architect to tech leader and explains how BIM 2.0, generative tools and smarter workflows are changing the way studios work. If you are an architect in London or the UK and want to understand how to stay ahead, this conversation is packed with insight.
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00:00 Intro
01:36 Meet Allister Lewis
02:00 Allister’s journey into BIM and tech
05:33 What is really happening inside architecture practices
07:29 The rise of Revit and BIM adoption in the UK
10:21 BIM 2.0 and the next wave of software
10:53 Generative design tools
12:45 How to choose the right software
15:03 The fast growing world of architecture tech
17:21 AI, BIM, visualisation, compliance and more
19:10 What is coming in 2026
21:05 Will AI replace architects
22:41 Why relationships still matter
25:10 Faster design and the value question
27:47 Studios building software in house
29:42 Inside the database of 1700 tools
32:27 Problems inside architecture practices
38:22 How to fix digital foundations
41:30 BIM managers, computational designers and new job roles
44:06 The rise of digital design leaders
49:24 AC Tech Jobs and software careers
51:38 How architects can move into tech
55:43 The future of the profession
57:58 How architects can stay relevant
01:03:09 Should architects build software
01:07:05 Where to find Allister Lewis

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