Architecture

Headshot of Jessica Brams-Miller beside the Bridging the Gap logo.

The Fellowship of Design: Conquering AEC’s Workflow Quests

What does it take to turn AEC’s ‘impossible quests’—like coordination, data sharing, and upskilling—into victories? Every great innovation begins with a quest.
Recorded live at Autodesk University 2025 in Nashville, this episode features Jessica Brams-Miller, Director of Design Technology at Hart Howerton, as she leads us through the epic adventure of solving AEC’s toughest challenges — from the Point-Limit Basilisk to the Merge Hydra.

By Todd Weyandt, ago
Aerial view of sustainable urban buildings with green roofs and solar panels, surrounded by greenery and pathways.

Role of Sustainability in Design

Sustainability in design needs to be a mindset. It encompasses more than energy efficiency or the use of eco-friendly materials—it needs to make the environment and the human experience design priorities. While sustainable design benefits from technological innovation, it goes beyond technology. When architects place sustainability in the context of human experience at the forefront of their design processes, the outcome becomes more than just a building. It becomes a space that integrates seamlessly with the surroundings to benefit people and the planet.

By Todd Weyandt, ago