Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Every firm has decades of project data — specs, standards, RFI logs, meeting notes — sitting in shared drives that are basically unsearchable.
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 — explains why that dormant data is one of the biggest opportunities in practice right now, and how firms that start organizing it today are building a real competitive edge.
This is just one piece of the full picture from AI in Architectural Practice: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Next. Take the complete course, free, and earn 1.5 LUs: amberbook.com/continuing-education-preview-course
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Every firm has decades of project data — specs, standards, RFI logs, meeting notes — sitting in shared drives that are basically unsearchable.
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 — explains why that dormant data is one of the biggest opportunities in practice right now, and how firms that start organizing it today are building a real competitive edge.
This is just one piece of the full picture from AI in Architectural Practice: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Next. Take the complete course, free, and earn 1.5 LUs: 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
