S02 E02 : Sushant Verma’s journey and thoughts on Parametric thinking (Part I)

Sushant Jai-Amita Verma is a Design Entrepreneur, Architect, Computational Designer & Educator, currently leading rat[LAB] Studio (Research in Architecture and Technology) (www.rat-lab.org) that investigates intersections of design, art & technology through architecture, interior design and art installations. He holds a Masters Degree in Emergent Technologies & Design from Architectural Association, London and is a former architect at Zaha Hadid Architects, London & a Sr. Editor at Arch2O. He is the founder of rat[LAB] EDUCATION, which is an initiative to spread the idea of computation in design through independently-organized design workshops for profession and academia. Journey 0:35 What inspired you to be an architect? 2:26 What is your design philosophy? 4:06 Can you share your experience at Zaha Hadid Architects? 8:19 How does a typical day in your life look like? 11:25 And if you can name one book that had made a biggest impact on in your life, what would that be and why? 13:36 Can you share the challenges faced in your career and how did you resolve it? 18:51 Any mentor who made a significant contribution in your career? Professional Work 22:20 Can you give us an overview about your research and professional work 24:39 Can you walk us through one of your project? What was your design approach lessons learned and your final output? 29:19 Can you give us an overview and talk about your key findings on material intelligence? 33:36 Can you share your story, like how you started? Have you met your cofounder and how did you decide this is the right time to start? 38:59 What's your dream list of people you want to collaborate with? 44:23 What are the emerging trends in the field of computational design? Advice to students and young professionals 46:04 What are some characteristics in timeless piece of architecture you have visited? 51:03 Developing right mindset 59:46 What is the best piece of advice you have? 1:03:13 What will be your piece of advice to students and young professionals who want to excel in the field of computational design? 1:05:29 Is there any question you never get asked but would like to answer? 1:09:11 How can our listeners follow you and your work? #parametricdesign #aec