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OPINION
These conversations challenge conventional thinking, inspire innovation, and foster collaboration. Lessons learned as a podcast host
I n January 2022, I stepped into a new role: host of the podcast architecture 5 10 20 . Now in its fourth season, the show explores the future of the built environment through conversations with thought leaders across design, engineering, construction, real estate, and business. Each episode dives into the critical challenges and innovations shaping our world, with guests sharing their insights and forecasts for the next five, 10, and 20 years.
Guy Geier, FAIA, FIIDA, LEED AP
I am excited to share some of the key themes and predictions that have emerged through these conversations, which both demonstrate where the industry is heading and provide a roadmap for addressing the complex issues of today. From climate resilience to technological integration and the housing crisis, these discussions reveal the bold ideas and collaborative solutions driving the transformation of our cities and communities. EMBRACING THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY. In my conversation with Tom Scarangello , Thornton Tomasetti’s managing principal and senior advisor, he emphasized that technology is reshaping collaboration in the AEC industry. Tom believes that technology has blurred the lines between owners, agencies, and AEC firms. With AI tools gaining traction, Tom predicts they will allow us to spend less time honing small details and more time connecting as a collaborative team to determine
the best big-picture solutions. This shift highlights the role of AI as not merely a tool but a catalyst for deeper, more strategic partnerships. TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE AND INEQUALITY. In a powerful episode, Miranda Massie, founder and director of the Climate Museum, underscored that climate change and inequality are inextricably linked. “We inhabit these intersecting crises of climate and inequality and right now, both of them are getting worse quickly,” she said. “We can’t address either one of them without addressing both. It’s hitting the most vulnerable people hardest and first, but we are all in it together in the medium- and long-term. We need to recognize that and act accordingly.” Her insights reflect the urgency of designing for resilience, equity, and shared global responsibility.
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