The AI-Driven AEC Practice: From Concept to Construction

The AEC industry is undergoing a major transformation, and AI is quickly moving from experimentation into the day-to-day practice of architecture. What happens when AI moves beyond generating pretty pictures and starts reshaping how we design, document, and deliver projects?

This session explores two exciting frontiers of AI in architecture: creative design exploration and automated technical documentation. We’ll demonstrate how generative AI can transform 2D sketches into 3D concepts, maintain design continuity across multiple views, and streamline the exploration of multiple design directions.

Then, we’ll turn to the production phase, exploring how AI can automate repetitive documentation tasks like view creation, dimensioning, and sheet packing. We’ll also look ahead to cloud-based systems that can learn a firm’s unique graphic standards and enable increasingly autonomous documentation.

From the first sketch to the final sheet, this session offers a glimpse into what an AI-powered architectural practice could look like—and how we can start building toward it today.

Speaker: Bill Allen, Director of Product Management for AI & Architectural Design, Chaos

About the Speaker:
Bill Allen is the Director of Product Management for AI & Architectural Design at Chaos, where he leads the development of AI-driven technologies that help architects, engineers, and construction professionals design smarter, faster, and more sustainably. With more than 20 years of experience in the AEC industry, Bill is a recognized leader at the intersection of technology and design, with a focus on AI, data-driven design, and next-generation workflows. He is passionate about helping organizations embrace emerging technologies that improve creativity, collaboration, and project outcomes. A sought-after speaker and industry thought leader, Bill has presented at leading conferences including AIA and NXTBLD. He is also the presenter of Autodesk University’s most-watched session, The Future of BIM Is NOT BIM, and It’s Coming Faster Than You Think.