Designing Futures: Exploring AI, Data, Architecture and beyond.

How much of our behaviour is truly our own — and how much is designed? In this new episode of Designing Futures: Exploring AI, Data, Architecture & Beyond , we are joined by Patrick Fagan , one of the leading figures in applied behavioural science, to unpack how psychology, data, and generative AI increasingly shape human decision-making. We explore how behavioural science moved from academic...

Matthias Hollwich — founder of HWKN — joins Nathalie Rozencwajg and Melanie Rozencwajg on Designing Futures to explore what it means to run a fully AI-integrated architecture studio. At HWKN, AI isn’t an add-on — it informs every stage of design, from concept to construction. We unpack how this shift enables architects to reclaim their role as visionary world-builders — orchestrating not just form...

Jez Groom — founder & CEO of Cowry Consulting and a pioneer in applied behavioral science — joins us on Designing Futures. With 14+ years of helping global organizations from Amazon to HSBC understand human behavior, Jez explains why most decisions are non-rational, why intentions rarely translate into action, and how simple tweaks can shift behaviour in powerful ways. This episode makes the c...

Matt Krissel — architect, educator, and principal at Perkins&Will — joins us to rethink our relationship with time in an AI-augmented practice. With decades of experience leading transformative projects and as co-founder of the Built Environment Futures Council, Matt brings a unique perspective on how speed, decision-making, and time are being rebalanced in today’s design culture. This episode...

Luc Izri — architect, theorist, and co-founder of Inflexion Dynamics — joins us to explore the evolving relationship between computation and design thinking. With a deep background in algorithmic and topological design education, Luc brings a fresh perspective on how AI is transforming not only architectural practice, but the way we teach and learn it. This episode delves into the challenges and o...

In this episode, we’re joined by Roey Granot, co-founder of QBIQ, a trailblazing company using artificial intelligence to transform how we design and plan spaces. QBIQ’s platform allows brokers, landlords, architects, and tenants to generate instant, customized layout plans and immersive 3D tours—redefining workflows across real estate and architecture. We explore the founding story of QBIQ, the p...

In the rapidly evolving world of AI, one of the most pressing questions is: Can AI models truly unlearn? As AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, ensuring healthier, bias-free models is crucial. In this episode, we dive deep into a groundbreaking approach—machine unlearning—with Ben Louria, founder of Hirundo. His platform tackles one of the biggest challenges: removing harmful or biase...

In this episode, we’re joined by Husain Al Asfoor, founder of Ebinaa, a platform dedicated to streamlining relationships throughout the real-estate journey. Husain has been at the forefront of digitizing the design and construction industry, with a deep focus on enhancing the flow of information across the real estate sector. His insights on how data-driven innovations can transform current practi...

We are delighted to present another thought-provoking episode exploring the critical topics of accountability and responsibility in Artificial Intelligence within the creative industries. In this episode, we are honored to welcome Vered Horesh from Bria AI, a visionary in the field of AI. Vered shares the journey and mission of Bria AI, emphasizing the importance of ethical and responsible AI deve...

We are thrilled to bring you an insightful episode that dives deep into the pressing issues of accountability and responsibility in the realm of Artificial Intelligence within the creative industries.  Introduction by Dyann Heward-Mills: The EU AI Act To set the framework, we have the honor of welcoming Dyann Heward-Mills:, an esteemed expert in AI policy and regulation and founder & CEO of He...

In this episode, we're joined by Florian Schneider, a prominent figure navigating the intersections of art, technology, and documentary practices. As a filmmaker, writer, curator, and esteemed Professor at NTNU, Florian has spearheaded groundbreaking discussions on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping creativity and ownership across the cultural landscape, particularly in architec...

In this episode, we welcome Mohammed Almahmood to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and urbanism. With over 15 years of experience and a passion for creating human-centric public spaces, Mohammed provides a critical insight into how AI is transforming urban design. We discuss the impact of AI on data collection, simulation modeling, and the challenges and opportunities it br...

In our third episode, meet Lara Belkind, a passionate architectural historian and lecturer at Syracuse University. Follwoing a double Master’s degrees in Architecture and Urban Planning from Harvard University, Lara is currently pursuing her PhD at the same prestigious institution. Her research delves into the fascinating intersection of new technology and urban space, specifically in New York and...

Immanuel Koh is an Assistant Professor in both Architecture & Sustainable Design (ASD) and Design & Artificial Intelligence (DAI) at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). He directs Artificial-Architecture   — an interdisciplinary research laboratory that focuses on the design and development of deep learning models for artificial creativity, generative architecture, pr...

Helen Armstrong is a Professor of Graphic & Experience Design and the Director of the MGXD Program at North Carolina State University. She is also the author of the book "Big Data - Big Design," which delves into essential questions about Design, Data, and AI in today's rapidly advancing AI landscape. We embark on our podcast journey with Helen, as both an educator and a researcher, covering t...