Augmenta Gives Designers Superpowers
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In this episode of the AI AEC Show, host Aarni Heiskanen interviews Aaron Szymanski and Francesco Iorio, the visionary founders of Augmenta, to explore how generative AI is revolutionizing building design. Augmenta’s platform gives designers superpowers by automating complex workflows, doubling productivity, and enabling better, faster decision-making.
Discover the fascinating origin story of Augmenta, born from the intersection of industrial design frustration and cutting-edge AI research.
Aaron and Francesco share how their backgrounds in manufacturing, design, and technology led them to tackle inefficiencies in the construction industry—starting with electrical raceway design. They reveal how their AI-powered tools save time and optimize designs for cost, sustainability, and constructability.
Listeners will gain insights into real-world applications, such as how Augmenta helped design an entire school’s electrical system in hours, not weeks.
The conversation also delves into the future of construction, including multi-trade design integration, AI agents, and the role of design in driving sustainability and innovation.
Whether you’re a contractor, engineer, or innovator, this episode will leave you inspired by the possibilities of AI in transforming the way we design and build.
Tune in to learn how Augmenta is reshaping the industry and giving construction professionals the tools to create smarter, better buildings.
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