Building for the next generation: Rethinking how we recruit, retain, and empower young architects

Описание: How the AEC industry is changing and what it means for the next generation of architects, engineers, and design technologists.

Matt Jezyk (VP of Product at Motif) sits down with Bill Carney (Design Technology Leader at DLR Group) to talk leadership, automation, mentorship, and preparing for an AI-driven future in architecture.

Timestamps:
05:38 - Change management: "I'm in charge of technology and nobody likes technology"
08:46 - Automation philosophy: "automate the mundane" to create time to design
13:25 - The shift from computational design to generative AI and vibe coding
15:16 - Reverse mentorship: how junior staff can mentor up
25:46 - How the architect's role will evolve over the next decade

Topics covered:
Leading technology change without authority in large AEC firms
Using automation to offset hiring demands and increase efficiency
Why mentorship needs to be organic, not forced
Treating your career like a "major and minor" to stay valuable as AI transforms the profession

Whether you're a firm leader, design technologist, or early-career architect, this conversation offers practical insights from two decades of experience.

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