Artificial Intelligence are transforming sustainable design in the AEC—not just by assisting, but by accelerating and automating core environmental analysis tasks. Today, bespoke machine learning models can simulate complex climate factors like solar exposure, lighting performance, wind comfort, and embodied carbon with unprecedented speed—cutting simulation times by up to 99% compared to traditional methods. These AI-driven tools allow teams to run high-fidelity analyses in real time, enabling rapid iteration and better design outcomes from the earliest project stages. We’ll also look at how generative tools and intelligent code assistants are offering informed suggestions—optimizing building performance, ensuring code compliance, and integrating Sustainable Design seamlessly into daily workflows. Real-world case studies will highlight how these technologies are driving a fundamental shift toward smarter, greener, and faster decision-making across the AEC industry

This session includes discussions and Autodesk machine learning experts for both AECO and Manufacturing industries. The huge advances we have seen in large language models are due to extremely large deep-neural networks’ ability to infer statistical patterns in large amounts of digital data. The industries where we design and make the world that surrounds us also have well-defined and consistent digital data. What would the implications be for how we design and create the world if we enhance them with appropriate and trusted AI solutions?

In a world increasingly powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the voices and perspectives of women are critical to shaping its responsible and effective development. This panel discussion will bring together a diverse group of women who are leading the charge in AI. They'll share their unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that AI presents, with a focus on its impact across various industries and disciplines. They will also discuss the initiatives they're championing to foster greater diversity and inclusion within the field. This discussion will highlight the importance of empathy, creativity, and critical thinking in shaping AI for good. Join this lively discussion and gain valuable insights from these trailblazing women in AI.

This presentation will explore Olson Kundig's approach to technology from the perspective of design-first thinking, as well as how we use technology to shape our methodology, practice, workflows, and tools across a wide range of projects. We'll look at how the office has used its culture of innovation and curiosity to experiment and explore new technology, as well as ways Olson Kundig implements these new tools through structured play and applied research.