The Designers Group’s Blima Ehrentreu on Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality, No Matter the Space You’re Designing For

In this episode of Buildings 2.0, Jose speaks with Blima Ehrentreu, Founder and CEO of The Designers Group (TDG). She shares the firm's approach to incorporating AI in design processes for innovative solutions to even the most complex of spaces. 

Blima also emphasizes the importance of designing spaces not just for aesthetics but also for functionality, sustainability, and the overall experience of the people who are going to use them. The discussion also touches on adapting to the changing workplace landscape, balancing virtual collaboration with in-person interactions, and TDG's commitment to giving back to the community.

Topics discussed:

• How education and having a strong sense of the fundamentals is crucial, but experience is also very important.
• AI integration in design processes for innovative solutions that focus on functionality, sustainability, and experience, not just aesthetics.
• The perks and challenges to adapting to remote work trends when the landscape has changed so quickly in just the last few years.
• The importance of sustainable design practices and environmental impact considerations.
• The utilization of virtual collaboration tools to enhance communication and project management.
• TDG’s commitment to community impact initiatives and giving back as part of their company culture.
• The exploration of current workplace design trends and strategies for future workspace planning.