<p>In this episode, Oliver speaks with Rob Asher, Founder of Giraffe, about how technology, data, and AI are transforming architecture and urban planning.Giraffe is a mapping, modeling, and calculation tool designed for architects and developers. It integrates data layers, automates workflows, and supports smarter, faster design decisions. Rob shares his journey from architect to entrepreneur, the challenges of building a startup in the AEC sector, and his vision for a future powered by BIM 2.0, AI, and design automation.</p><p>📌 Topics covered:</p><ul><li>Why automation should handle the details in design</li><li>How Giraffe integrates mapping, modeling &amp; data for smarter urban planning</li><li>The role of AI and computational design in architecture</li><li>The marketplace potential of sharing design scripts</li><li>Lessons learned building a proptech startup</li></ul><p>🔔 Subscribe to Archi-Tech Network for more deep dives into architecture, design automation, and BIM 2.0.Rob Asher | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDBaTnJDeDhyb3ZNN2FQWHFZR2k2dnRSSHFwQXxBQ3Jtc0trdm9kWXRfNEVOSTFnaDZFbGlUcDJ4OU9udzFuQ0t1UkliSEkyc2ltNHJjNjN1SDdyWjBJZ04wTHQ5Q1pvWERCcGNKTkt0RWgxbnlCTE40Y25DWms3cTBtR2doWlJZYnhZZ2IwYk5nUG9ieHF3VDJwRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Frob-asher-2b343632%2F&v=TiYFZjIHEcg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">  / rob-asher-2b343632  </a>Try Giraffe | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazNYX19iazBRUDVNaXlBVlp5ck9obUF6eUd0Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttb1l1LWpwcThMVUl1SE1aNVhtanNUYmtESlI0c2o4RTd2YUhOUzFwSzB2TXA5dERyTWhrMXBDelJhbFVfY1A4djhnMnNpZTNGa0V6cnhBVS1ONzRERFk2Y3UzdzQySXliVTZXb3dCbU9hTXpjeDk1QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.giraffe.build%2F&v=TiYFZjIHEcg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.giraffe.build/</a>ATN HOST | Oliver Thomas | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDVxajJnYlFaR3k1MlJvdkVSQW9kQ0J6MXhPQXxBQ3Jtc0tsNWVtMXlZQ3VXeXNNTWZjU1docE1NNFd2U3FudnZYNU43aWtYYWI0TGFvUUJxYmtMYWw2bXJhYm5pRUVWSkk5TGxubkNYSmxYM3R2U2FlNmtzbHI3YzNRVDV2RjFOZ28yRnhITkI3aHhqSEhpWElYbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Folly____t%2F&v=TiYFZjIHEcg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">  / olly____t  </a>ATN MASTERCLASS | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGxWTURtVjZOdzFKdG55Tk5zZWhwcEV3d1NRQXxBQ3Jtc0trclZWemtjT2hnX0ZhejZIa3FDd0FKSjAtUktKUWh5RjBWRmZBU05BOTV1OUNacDRiQUdiZmwwb3BQSmNwTzBxc2Q5aDFlNFZKZEtIR1pQLXdiaDhuZk5jYVN5SnUzeWZaOWxHdFVlSmR1VF81YnlmNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Farchi-tech.network%2F&v=TiYFZjIHEcg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://archi-tech.network</a>Like our new wall art? check out our collaborator Zaglono here:Instagram: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazZ1VkpCWWFEa1VWeEpKdVFnTTdTdkF4OTFaZ3xBQ3Jtc0trX2wyWktXYXBMUGJZMmU3aTZFa1c3UVRJeHJWeDBWb3RYUFVEWG1INEpKLTAySUJzNUlib1BaUXVIbmJWbGtjdHhkZEtrRjd4Sktmb3JYUWpqYlFZdGw4bDM0VEdZcHBLMnlvdUEyR2RTSTRBRzNYbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fzaglono%2F&v=TiYFZjIHEcg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">  / zaglono  </a>Website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbS00cXc4bTBjdnFsSUotaXJRZ1RkMTkzbk9QZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsT0tVVXQzQ1A1TVcxSHJ0b1dmTFU5eWJTTGlNZTBJRzNkZVJfakNrTzN3UE9tS19TNnhLQ1NTaks3cHJmZFRWVmFKdl9LUWtMU3hOZ2lvNzhYSW1EbXhiZ1B6UE8ya2MzZWhGSjJRODdRbVUzVjNiYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pared.art%2Fartistas%2Fzaglono%2F&v=TiYFZjIHEcg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.pared.art/artistas/zaglono/</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiYFZjIHEcg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">00:00</a> Introduction<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiYFZjIHEcg&t=100s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">01:40</a> Background<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiYFZjIHEcg&t=274s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">04:34</a> The Journey to Giraffe<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiYFZjIHEcg&t=452s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">07:32</a> Understanding Giraffe: The Tool for Architects<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiYFZjIHEcg&t=817s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">13:37</a> The Role of Data in Urban Planning<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiYFZjIHEcg&t=1142s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">19:02</a> The Future of Design and Automation<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiYFZjIHEcg&t=1513s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">25:13</a> AI&#39;s Impact on Architecture<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiYFZjIHEcg&t=1877s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">31:17</a> Entrepreneurship and Lessons Learned<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiYFZjIHEcg&t=2230s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">37:10</a> The Vision for Giraffe<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiYFZjIHEcg&t=2603s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">43:23</a> Closing Thoughts and Future DirectionsEnjoyed the video? 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