How A.I. is transforming architecture for the better

🧠 𝗜𝗳 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲, 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲? 🤔 🎯 𝘈 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘦𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦: A system built a decade ago - modular, performant, “well-designed” for its time - now struggles to migrate. 🧱 It is locked into its original framework 🚫 It resists modernization ⏳ It wasn’t designed to evolve And the question surfaces: 👉 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯? 👉 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘥𝘰 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘬? 🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: 🧩 Framework fluency 📚 Pattern memorization 🧠 Whiteboard theatrics 🔧 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲: 🔄 Portability 📈 Strategic foresight ⚖️ Incentive awareness 🧨 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘅 Portability isn’t a feature - it is a discipline. 🫥 It is invisible until migration is needed - then it becomes existential   ⚡ Most systems are optimized for delivery speed, not long-term adaptability   🎭 Architectural decisions often reflect short-term incentives, not strategic resilience 🧱 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗼𝗻 Real architecture is lived, not labeled. 🛠️ It is not about knowing every design pattern 🌱 It is about designing systems that survive their frameworks, their teams, and their timelines 💡 Some of the most durable insights come not from titles, but from experience of 🔧 those who have migrated brittle systems, 🔗 integrated across stacks, 🧠 and debugged the decisions that made them fragile 💬 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿: 🧭 If architecture doesn’t account for evolution, is it really architecture - or just a blueprint for future rewrites? #SystemDesign #Portability #Architecture #LegacySystems #StrategicThinking #TechLeadership #EngineeringCulture

This year, I stepped away from over a decade in traditional architecture to build Archaas. As an architect, I kept running into the same problem: critical practice and project information get lost amid shifting teams, lengthy meetings, endless emails and cluttered folders. Important details, comments and regulations slip through the cracks. There's no central place to capture and digest the layers of architectural knowledge across the UK and key export regions. So we built Archaas: a platform that brings it all together. Project details, practice standards, communications, research and clause-level global compliance, all in one AI-powered workspace. Allowing architects to move faster, reduce rework and protect fees from concept to approval. Check out our launch today, join the waitlist and let me know what you think: https://www.archaas.com/ Your feedback will help shape what we're building.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 World Architecture Day is often about the bridges, buildings, and spaces that shape our communities. But architecture isn’t only about concrete and steel—it’s also about the systems and structures that shape our digital world. Just as a skyscraper needs strong foundations, software requires solid architecture. Without it, cracks eventually show: performance bottlenecks, integration hurdles, and mounting maintenance costs. With it, systems can scale, evolve, and serve users reliably for years. Why software architecture matters: 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 – Ensures systems grow without slowing down. 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 – Builds resilience and protects against risks. 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 – Prevents the “patchwork” effect of endless fixes. 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Provides a shared blueprint for teams. 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 – Supports continuous innovation without breaking down. Architecture—whether in cities or in code—is about foresight, creativity, and balance. It’s the discipline of meeting today’s needs while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges. So this World Architecture Day, as we admire great monuments and skylines, let’s also pause to celebrate the unseen architectures—the digital foundations that power our daily lives: from mobile apps to cloud platforms to the enterprise tools we depend on. Because whether physical or digital, architecture isn’t just about structures. It’s about shaping experiences, possibilities, and the future.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐢𝐭. When an organisation is building their products, a major challenge presents itself: poor product architecture.  Product architecture isn’t about the product aesthetics. It is a strategic blueprint that defines how various parts fit and function together.  It emphasises the functional design of a product.  When this aspect is overlooked, the foundation turns out to be weak. Even small changes can lead to bigger problems such as rework, delays, quality issues or integration breakdowns.  A lot of modern products, especially the ones in the software and digital hardware domain rely on well-defined product architecture to keep operations aligned and predictable.  The development process becomes smooth and minimises redundant methods or unnecessary complexity.  Product architects can choose from architectural patterns that are reusable design principles and can solve recurring challenges in scalability, quality, and performance. At SWANHANS Technology Consultancy we build efficient product architecture and incorporate the principles of systems thinking and design thinking.  Our cross-domain expertise in Mechanical, Mechatronics, and Software systems enables us to design products that are modular, scalable, and future-ready. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 3 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞:   — Tight coupling: When components of a product are overly dependent, every small change creates ripple effects.   — Feature redundancy: Overlapping functions waste effort and resources.   — Scalability issues: Good architecture aids products to evolve alongside new markets or technologies. In our consulting experience, successful organizations treat product architecture as strategic infrastructure, not just a technical exercise. When it is done well it enhances innovation, speed, and quality. #ProductArchitecture #SystemsThinking #DesignThinking #Engineering #ProductStrategy #Swanhans #SixSigma #Consulting #ProcessExcellence #Industry4.0 #DigitalTransformation #ProductQuality #BusinessProcessTransformation

Just unlocked what feels like one of the *Infinity Stones* for architects.  I’ve built a system that lets you explore any of my projects in **augmented reality** — instantly — just by scanning a **QR code**.  No apps, no downloads. Just scan and step inside the design.   It’s surreal to see months of work pop into 3D space in seconds.  This is a major step forward in my ongoing research into new project workflows — and it’s also a sneak peek for my **AI for Architects** community on Skool.  Those subscribed will soon get access to a full course on how to create these AR experiences in **under 15 minutes**.  🔗 https://lnkd.in/eRrHktY2  🚀 The future of architecture isn’t on paper anymore — it’s floating right in front of you.  #Architecture #AugmentedReality #AIFordesign #DigitalTransformation #AECtech #Innovation https://lnkd.in/eRrHktY2

#Analogtober 2025 Design iterative loop. Behind this wording lies a very powerful concept that is not always clearly understood. * Basic loop writes kind of: do{ -Choose architecture; -Size elements; -Check; }while(NOK); * In reality, the loop is rather like: do{ - Choose architecture do{ - Size elements - Check }while(NOK) }while(NOK) This means that for a given architecture, sizing should explore the entire design space and if no suitable sizing can be found, another architecture should be chosen. * Now, real world design is ususally complex and requires several levels of hierarchy. -At a given level "N", specification functionality guides architecture choice while specification performance drives sizing. In turn architecture defines level "N" blocks functionality and sizing defines level "N" blocks performance. -The basis for hierarchy level "N-1" are that functionality inherited from level "N" guide level "N-1" blocks architecture and performance inherited from level "N" drive level "N-1" blocks sizing. ... And so on Should a level be impossible to design, the specifications from level(s) above should be redistributed until a solution is found that fits everything.

Critique' crit as the Discipline of Plural Understanding In strategic design, the value of plurality lies not only in generating multiple perspectives but also in subjecting these perspectives to a rigorous, disciplined process of refinement. Architecture offers a compelling model for this: the crit, short for critique. In architectural practice, multiple representations — sketches, models, diagrams, and narratives — are created to capture emerging understanding. These representations are then presented to the team, not as finished solutions, but as provisional knowledge open to interrogation. The critique is a structured encounter of perspectives. Each participant brings a distinct frame of reference, disciplinary language, and lived experience. The act of presenting one’s work publicly exposes assumptions, highlights gaps, and surfaces potential errors. Through dialogue, these plural understandings are tested, challenged, and refined. Crucially, the process is not about eliminating difference but about harnessing it: tension between perspectives becomes a generative field, enabling the early identification and correction of flaws before they solidify into decisions or designs. Applied to strategic design, this practice transforms plurality from a theoretical ideal into an operational principle. Here, the model or prototype acts as a crystallization of collective sense-making, while the critique functions as a mechanism of governance for plural intelligence. Plurality without critique risks fragmentation and relativism; critique without plurality risks dogmatism and conformity. Together, they cultivate a collective capacity to navigate complexity, balancing diverse insights while converging toward coherent, actionable understanding. In essence, critique is the discipline that allows plural understanding to mature into strategic insight. It is both a safeguard against error and a generative practice that strengthens the collective intelligence of a team. By embracing critique as a structured, iterative, and constructive process, strategic design can transform multiplicity into clarity, resilience, and actionable wisdom.

𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 🏙️ Architects today are no longer limited to pen and drafting table. With 𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, we’re seeing a shift where 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧, 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, and 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 converge. Imagine a world where a building responds to sunlight, materials optimize themselves, and form emerges from data and intuition combined. AI is turning that vision into reality. 👉 Curious how architecture is evolving? Dive into how 𝐀𝐈-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 is reshaping skylines from concept to completion. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gajfwJ2k #AIForArchitectures #SmartDesign #AIInArchitecture #FutureArchitecture #CreativeTech #SustainableDesign #ArchitectureInnovation #DesignEvolution #CyberGrcHive

When I was a first-year architecture student, I believed that good design was enough. That if I worked hard, my projects would speak for themselves. But as I got deeper into architecture and began to understand its true depth, I realized it wasn’t enough. Architecture isn’t just about design, it’s also about connection, communication, and strategy. Recently, I came across an article on ArchDaily: “6 Architect Business Development Strategies to Grow Your Firm.” It felt like someone had written the words I’d been slowly learning through experience. It talked about how architects need to: ▪️ Think beyond drawings, build relationships. ▪️ Define what makes their work truly different. ▪️ Tell their story in a way that clients can feel. ▪️ Collaborate across disciplines, especially with technology and AI. Lead, not just design. Reading it, I caught myself smiling, because I realized growth doesn’t come from being louder, it comes from being clearer. From knowing who we are, why we design, and what impact we want to leave behind. For me, this also means embracing the incredible heritage of Iranian architecture, a tradition so rich and authentic that if combined with modern technology and AI, it has the potential to transform architecture itself. It’s about creating spaces that honor our roots while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. That’s the journey I’m on. Slowly building something meaningful, one idea , and one relationship , at a time. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d6CfjfTv #Architecture #IranianArchitecture #DesignThinking #BusinessOfArchitecture #GrowthMindset #CreativeLeadership #AIArchitecture

Small architecture firms lose 10% of their professional time to proposal writing alone. That's pure overhead—time you can't bill, can't recover, and can't scale. This video breaks down the Top 5 operational bottlenecks draining small firm profitability, and shows exactly how AI can function as a "Utilization Multiplier" to convert non-billable drag into productive capacity. capacity.https://https://lnkd.in/eih5vdDB