Buildings Conference 2025 – Smart Tools, Smarter Designs: How AI is Revolutionizing the AEC Industry

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the AEC industry, transforming how projects are designed, built, and managed. From optimizing workflows to enhancing sustainability and quality control, AI-driven tools are enabling smarter, more efficient decision-making across the project lifecycle. Moderated by Anushree Sreedhar, director of innovation programs for Partnership for New York City, industry leaders from NVIDIA, Autodesk, Syska Hennesey, and The Designers Group discussed the real-world impact of AI on design, construction, and operations, and how firms can leverage these technologies to drive better outcomes.

In preparation for this panel, we had the chance to speak with panelist and The Designers Group Founder & CEO Blima Ehrentreu in a one-on-one interview. Read her insights on the tech innovations and AI-integrations enabling smart building design.  

Looking for even more discussions on smart design and AI-powered solutions? Join us at the upcoming Munich AI Conference, happening October 9, 2025, and the Tokyo Global Summit, taking place October 14-16, 2025.