BIO
Full Bio
A licensed Architect with over 18 years of experience, Ryan believes technology shapes both the design process and built environment. He founded Clark Nexsen's TechStudio and now leads the firm's Computation and AI Hubs within the CNCPT Collaborative, where he was instrumental in developing the firm's AI strategy. He specializes in implementing technologies that augment architectural design. His computational approaches have been key to many award-winning projects, demonstrating how technology elevates design excellence.
A frequent speaker and thought leader, Ryan regularly presents at industry conferences and universities on topics ranging from practical AI implementation to computational design strategies in architecture. His expertise and leadership contributions include serving as the 2020 chair of The American Institute of Architects Technology in Architecture Practice (TAP) national Knowledge Community and chairing the National AIA Innovation Awards.
Ryan's contributions to the industry have been widely recognized, including being named in ENR's National Top 20 under 40. He continues to bridge the gap between traditional architecture and emerging technologies, proving that computational design and AI can enhance both the creative process and built outcomes
Short Bio
Ryan, an architect, champions technology's role in shaping design. Leading Clark Nexsen's Computation and AI Hubs, he was instrumental in developing the firm's AI strategy and his computational approaches have contributed to numerous award-winning projects. Previously, he founded their Tech Studio, led the national AIA TAP knowledge community, and earned a spot on ENR's National Top 20 Under 40.
Speaking Engagements
- 2024 BIMxt Baltimore Chapter: Leveraging AI: Creating our AI Strategy
- 2024 BIMxt Washington DC Chapter: Leveraging AI: Creating our AI Strategy
- 2024 TCREW: Navigating AI Hype: Fears and the Future of Work
- 2024 East Tennessee State University: Practical AI
- 2024 BIMxt Raleigh Chapter: Navigating the AI Hype: Fears and Opportunities
- 2024 University Illinois Urbana Champagne: Computational Designerers Journey
- 2024 Advancing Computational Building Design Conference: Maximizing the ROI of AI (Panelist)
- 2023 UNC Charlotte: Computational Design in Practice
- 2022 TCREW: What’s new in AEC tech (co speaker- Whitney Keever of Skanska Inc)
- 2022 AIA San Francisco Design Technology: Bringing computational design to your firm: Complex Geometry and KPIs
- 2021 Advancing Computational Building Design Conference: Assessing Constructability of Complex Geometry in Early Design & Determining Your Design Limitations
- 2020 National Project Delivery Symposium:Changing Project Delivery by leveraging the power of Technology, Culture, and Trust
- 2018 AIA NC Leadership Conference: Fostering Design Technology Culture in your firm
Task Force Appointments
- 2022 AIA Awards Task Group (appointed by AIA board of directors)
- 2020 COVID-19 AIA Business Task Force (https://www.aia.org/resources/6295205-covid-19-business-resources-to-thrive-)
Jury Appointments
- 2021 National AIA Innovation Awards Juror (https://www.aia.org/awards/7406-innovation-awards)
- 2021 ENR Mid atlantic Best Projects 2020 (https://www.enr.com/articles/52673-regions-winning-teams-withstand-tough-2020)
Chair Appointments
- 2021 National AIA Innovation Awards Chair
- 2020 National AIA Building Connections Congress Chair
Internal Speaking Engagements
- 2024 - Clark Nexsen: CNCPT - AI Toolkit Training: How to use the CNCPT AI Toolkit
- 2024 - Clark Nexsen: CNCPT - AI Policy Training: Your Guide to Smart Use
- 2024 - Clark Nexsen: CNCPT - AI Tools in Action: A Look Into Our Changing Toolset
- 2023 - Clark Nexsen: CNCPT - AI's and the Future of Work: A Clark Nexsen Perspective
- 2023 - Clark Nexsen: CNCPT - Reality Capture: An Interview with Luke on Reality Capture
- 2023 Clark Nexsen: CNCPT - The Intersection of Technology and Creativity: A Discussion with Xander on Drones impact on Design
- 2023 Clark Nexsen: How the BRCC Patton Building team used computational design to overcome aggressive inflation
- 2022 Clark Nexsen: Making Revit Work For You_ Annoyance to Automation
- 2022 Clark Nexsen: Revit time saving tips. Saving you time when there isn’t enough
- 2021 Clark Nexsen: Assessing Constructability of Complex Geometry in Early Design and Determining your Design
- 2020 Clark Nexsen: How to think like a computational designer
- 2020 Clark Nexsen: What the heck is computational design?