cove.tool’s Patrick Chopson on the Intersection of Engineer, Architecture, and Technology

In this episode of Buildings 2.0, Jose speaks with Patrick Chopson, Co-Founder, Chief Product Officer at cove.tool. They discuss the changes the architecture industry needs to encourage innovation, training, and new software, as well as how to rethink SaaS subscription models. They also discuss the current trend in computational building, what regulations are encouraging reduced carbon buildings, and how AI can serve as a consultant.

Topics discussed:

• How architectural design has vacillated between performance and aesthetic, and how the current trend is computationally deriving a building.
• Why the backwards-looking model of architecture is preventing innovation, new software, training, and other growth areas.
• How regulations like the Inflation Reduction Act are incentivizing the building of reduced carbon buildings.
• How AI can serve as a consultant and bridge the knowledge gap for those who want to build green buildings.
• How to rethink SaaS subscriptions when architecture firms may only need one-off or done-for-you services.
• Lessons learned from growing a business, including measuring execution and prioritizing change management.