Join us for the AI for Architecture Pitch Off Live Event on April 17, 2025, where five finalists will pitch their groundbreaking AI-driven ideas to an esteemed panel of industry leaders. This high-stakes, live virtual competition will feature expert judges from architecture, AI, and venture capital, as they evaluate the most promising innovations shaping the built environment.
Who will take home the $5,000 prize and claim the title of Pitch Off winner? Tune in to watch the pitches, hear expert insights, and witness the future of AI in architecture unfold in real time.
Bradford J. Prestbo, FAIA, is a leader in high-performance design, advanced technologies, and maker culture integration in architecture. An AIA Fellow, he leads the BSA MakeTANK and serves in AIA’s Technology in Architectural Practice community. He is also a sought-after speaker, educator, and mentor within the industry.Â
Sam Zolfagharian, Ph.D., is a product leader with a background in R&D, skilled in leading global Agile projects and driving Autodesk partnerships. Her expertise in construction technologies and data analytics has contributed to $15B in industry cost savings.
Shaun Abrahamson leads Urban Us, investing in startups tackling urban climate challenges. A seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor, he has built and exited ventures like MediaSentry and Starmedia Network. He holds an MSc from MIT, an MBA from the Berlin School of Creative Leadership, and is the author of Crowdstorm.
Casey Rehm is a designer and algorithmic consultant based in Los Angeles, with over a decade of architectural experience across New York, Berlin, London, and LA. He holds an MSAAD from Columbia University and a B.Arch from Carnegie Mellon. Currently, he teaches graduate design studios and seminars on programming and robotics at SCI-Arc.
Patrick Chopson is the CPO and Co-Founder of cove, an AI-powered architectural services firm, where he leads product development and research. A licensed architect with a Master’s in High Performance Buildings from Georgia Tech, he has 20+ years of experience in architecture, research, and mechanical engineering. He co-founded Pattern r+d, has been featured in major publications, and co-authored Build Like It’s the End of the World (2024).