At NXT DEV, a panel of experts from leading AEC firms and technology providers explored key topics shaping the future of AI computation. And you can watch the full video here
As AI starts to rapidly transform AEC workflows, leading practitioners are navigating uncharted technological territory. Firms must consider how to scale their compute infrastructure — balancing desktop, mobile, datacentre, and cloud.
At a recent panel discussion at AEC Magazine’s NXT DEV conference, hosted by AEC Magazine co-founder Greg Corke, experts from across the tech ecosystem shared critical insights.
Greg Schleusner from HOK and Nick Cameron from Perkins & Will offered fascinating perspectives on how their architectural practices are starting to tackle AI training and inferencing.
Both firms are taking a pragmatic, exploratory approach, allowing designers to experiment with local AI tools while carefully managing computational resources.
Jeff Mottle from Nvidia highlighted the industry’s evolving AI landscape, noting that most software startups are cloud-first, but larger ISVs are developing hybrid approaches.
Owen Welsh from Intel emphasised democratizing AI through integrated NPUs, focusing on performance per watt and making AI capabilities accessible across different hardware platforms.
Lenovo’s Chris Ruffo underscored the importance of flexible, upgradeable workstations that can adapt to rapidly changing computational demands, particularly as AI workloads become more complex.
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Watch the entire panel discussion at AEC Magazine’s dedicated video website and discover how AI is reshaping architectural computing.
