IP’s Tyler Putnam on Reimagining Architectural Practice Through Technology (Part 1)

In this first installment of a two-part series on Buildings 2.0, Tyler Putnam, Senior Solutions Engineer at Integrated Projects, shares his innovative approach to merging architectural practice with technology and business innovation. Drawing from his equity-based design firm experience to pioneering BIM implementation at major architectural firms, Tyler discusses how digital transformation is reshaping traditional roles. 

He also explores the evolution from CAD to BIM, emphasizing the importance of organizational change and business alignment. His insights on scan-to-BIM technology and digital twins show how data-driven approaches are revolutionizing building ownership and management, while his thoughts on procurement processes highlight opportunities for industry-wide improvement.

 

Topics discussed:

• Revolutionizing architectural practice through equity-based design services, combining traditional design roles with innovative business models and construction integration.
• The transformation from CAD to BIM workflows, in particular organizational change management and business alignment for successful implementation.
• How scan-to-BIM technology serves different stakeholders, from architects and engineers to owners, creating a unified source of truth
• The future of digital twins and data-driven decision making in building ownership, moving beyond traditional documentation methods.
• The evolution of procurement processes and the need for better project initiation workflows in the architecture industry.
• The historical shift in architectural roles from master builders to coordinators, and exploring paths to reclaim essential agency in project delivery.
• Leveraging technology automation and computational design to transform traditional architectural processes and improve project efficiency across stakeholders.

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