Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago
"Some of the traditional on-ramps — learning the craft through repetitive production work — that might be shorter or different now." -Jacob Russo, AIA
Senior computational design architect at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), AI for Architects instructor at ELVTR, and School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) Lecturer at Pratt Institute, Russo gives an honest take on what AI means for junior architects. His answer isn't that AI replaces the fundamentals. It's that judgment, synthesis, and systems thinking, the skills design training builds, matter more than ever.
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Amber Book is a professional education company specializing in innovative learning experiences for architects and design professionals. Committed to advancing licensure success and professional growth, Amber Book provides flexible, self-paced learning featuring visually engaging, interactive content with real-world applications. As a leader in Architect Registration Exam® preparation and continuing education, Amber Book empowers architects at every stage of their careers--from licensure preparation to lifelong learning. With 42,000+ learners enrolled, 1,700+ firms partnered, and an average ARE® 5.0 pass rate of 81 percent, Amber Book is a trusted resource for architects and architecture firms alike. For more information, visit AmberBook.com. Amber Book is part of the Career Certified family of educators. Learn more at CareerCertified.com.
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"Some of the traditional on-ramps — learning the craft through repetitive production work — that might be shorter or different now." -Jacob Russo, AIA
Senior computational design architect at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), AI for Architects instructor at ELVTR, and School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) Lecturer at Pratt Institute, Russo gives an honest take on what AI means for junior architects. His answer isn't that AI replaces the fundamentals. It's that judgment, synthesis, and systems thinking, the skills design training builds, matter more than ever.
There's more where this came from. Watch the full course, free, and earn 1.5 LU elective credit: amberbook.com/continuing-education-preview-course
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Amber Book is a professional education company specializing in innovative learning experiences for architects and design professionals. Committed to advancing licensure success and professional growth, Amber Book provides flexible, self-paced learning featuring visually engaging, interactive content with real-world applications. As a leader in Architect Registration Exam® preparation and continuing education, Amber Book empowers architects at every stage of their careers--from licensure preparation to lifelong learning. With 42,000+ learners enrolled, 1,700+ firms partnered, and an average ARE® 5.0 pass rate of 81 percent, Amber Book is a trusted resource for architects and architecture firms alike. For more information, visit AmberBook.com. Amber Book is part of the Career Certified family of educators. Learn more at CareerCertified.com.
Follow Amber Book on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/amberbook
Like Amber Book on Facebook: facebook.com/theamberbook
Follow Amber Book on Instagram: instagram.com/the_amberbook
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UC5IBkB2yqnrxT-wtuxLI0Zg
