Deep Dive on Project Phoenix in Industry Podcast

The TRXL Podcast features weekly conversations with guests from the architectural community and beyond to engage in long-form conversations about the co-evolution of architecture and technology. Autodesk Research employees regularly participate in these conversations, most recently in a series featuring David Benjamin, Director AEC Industry Futures. In this three-part series, David joins other leading contributors to Project Phoenix, a 300-unit affordable housing development in the Bay Area.

In part one, David is joined by Ryan McNulty, Principal at MBH Architects, to discuss the collaboration between MBH Architects, Factory OS, and Autodesk to leverage generative design and real-time analytics software tools. Their conversation highlights the efficiencies gained through modular construction, the challenges of incorporating new technology in design and construction, and potential implications for the AEC industry.

Andrew Meagher, founding member and Chief Design Officer of Factory_OS, joins David in part two to talk about prefab modular construction of Project Phoenix. In this episode, the group explores Factory_OS’s modular manufacturing approach to residential construction and its work with Autodesk to create sustainable and affordable housing. They discuss the role of data-driven design, innovation throughout all stages of design and construction, and the collaborative approach to address housing and climate challenges with this project.

In part three, Thomas van Haren, Chief Operating Officer of Ecovative, joined David to talk about creating sustainable building materials using mycelium and its versatility as a materials platform. The two also discussed the need for scalable, carbon-negative solutions in architecture.

Check out the full series on the TRXL Podcast.