Evan Smith is Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Highland Park Technologies, a company focused on developing automated and cost effective ways to retrofit our built environment. As a licensed general contractor, creator, developer, and serial entrepreneur, shares his career journey moving through various roles and organizations to shape the world around us.
The discussion touches on creating a culture of learning and adaptation, both personally and professionally, shifting focus to leaner approaches in design and building, and challenging assumptions to embrace innovation.
https://www.hiparktech.com/
00:00 Introduction to Evan and his career journey
03:02 Starting a business in landscape architecture
04:27 Transitioning to energy efficiency in housing
09:16 Lessons learned from the failure of Placetailor
16:22 Founding Highland Park Technologies
24:16 Partnership with architects and their strengths and weaknesses
28:19 The Impact of AI on Architecture
29:19 The Changing Job Landscape for Architects
30:41 The Role of AI in Architectural Design
32:04 Creating a Culture of Learning and Adaptation
33:31 Shifting Focus and Leaner Approaches in Architecture
34:51 Challenging Assumptions and Embracing Innovation
37:39 Improving Communication and Collaboration in the Construction Industry
38:06 Speaking the Same Language as Builders
41:16 Creating a Multidisciplinary Team
44:07 Balancing Creativity and Financial Realism
50:25 The Opportunity for Architects to Embrace New Technologies
54:04 Embracing Opportunities and Overcoming Biases
MoPo Season 2 Schedule
March 4 - Season Introduction with your hosts
March 11 - Jacki Schaefer - Career Coach
March 18 - Andrew Kao - Former VP at CBRE Hana, Former VP at Miller Knoll
March 25 - Evan Wiskup - Founder of [Wiskup Architecture] Co-founder of neighbor
April 1 - Evan Smith - Co-founder of Highland Park Technologies
April 8 - Zach Soflin - Founder & CEO of Layer
April 15 - Brandon Hall - Founder of BHA
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