172: ‘Architects in Airports Talking AI and AEC’, with Phil Read

Phil Read joins the podcast to talk about leveraging AI for meaningful work, the importance of curiosity and play in professional development, building personas for better communication and storytelling, rethinking architectural documentation workflows, the evolving role of BIM managers, integrating empathy into design processes, the transformative power of constraints, and how AI is reshaping client engagement, education, and personal creativity in architecture. Enjoy this special, final episode of 2024 that was recorded in-person as two architects met in the Denver airport to have a conversation about AI and AEC. To learn more about Phil Read, see the full show notes with links at https://trxl.co/172 To get more great conversations with AEC technology leaders on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.co Episode Sponsors: ArchIT Embrace a technology team that enhances—not hinders—your design process. Visit https://GetArchIT.com for your free IT assessment and start transforming your firm and your tech experience today. About Phil Read: Phil is the CEO and co-founder of Read | Thomas - a global BIM/VDC consulting group and go-to-market startup advisor. In 2020, Read | Thomas founded the AEC Leadership Retreat, an annual event focused on developing good leadership skills for people in the high stress / low control AEC industry. When not traveling, you're likely to find Phil driving around Charlotte in a vintage 1960's TR3A or hanging out on Holden Beach, NC in a restored 70's beach cottage. ----- Support TRXL by becoming a member or by making a donation. Click here to subscribe and get the TRXL AEC Tech Newsletter and episode show notes emailed to you when new episodes are released. It’s free! Provide feedback for this episode at https://trxl.co/feedback