06/10/2026
AI is officially part of our daily routines. It's not taking over – it’s just making the work smarter.
This week at , Cisco, NVIDIA, and Microsoft headlined AI's footprint in the built environment. Meanwhile, dedicated an entire track to AI for architects.
The consensus? AI doesn't replace the office. It redefines why it matters.
With nearly 35% of the workforce already using AI for 5–10 hours a week, real corporate gains require physical spaces designed for what AI cannot do:
- Collaboration: Spontaneous interactions that digital tools can't replicate.
- Culture: A physical anchor for belonging, shared identity, and team norms.
- Innovation: The creative breakthrough with the right people in the same room.
At SAA, AI helps us analyze utilization and move faster from concept to CDs. But the decisions that matter most: how a lobby feels or how a spec suite tells a leasing story, will always come from people who understand people.
Smart design is smart business. AI just makes both smarter.