Inside the minds changing architectural processes – Helmut Kinzler & Kåre Poulsgaard | HubTalks

How can the architectural design process welcome new forms of curiosity? In Episode 3 of HubTalks, Helmut Kinzler, Associate Director and Head of Virtual Reality at Zaha Hadid Architects, and Kåre Stokholm Poulsgaard, Partner and Head of Innovation at 3XN/GXN Architects, discuss learnings from projects – particularly in light of sustainable construction. Helmut Kinzler and Kåre Stokholm Poulsgaard have both been brazenly researching and experimenting with emerging technologies and research methodologies as part of in-house teams at Zaha Hadid Architects and 3XN/GXN Architects, respectively. Their outputs have enhanced architectural design processes and introduced novel change across material research, construction sustainability. In this panel conversation, moderator Pascal van Dort speaks with the two thought leaders about their findings and views on the growing role of virtual reality and artificial intelligence in architecture. The two discuss tools including sensorial mappings, occupancy analytics, Enscape, LLMs, and more. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Starting Out at Zaha Hadid Architects 01:22 The Role of Technology and Virtual Reality in Architecture 03:02 Gaming Meets Architecture: Interactive Space-Making 05:01 Why we Created GXN at 3XN Architects 06:02 The Circular Economy and Behavioural Design 07:09 How VR Changed Client Presentations 08:54 Tools: Unreal Engine and Real-Time Simulations 10:01 3XN’s Approach to VR Collaboration 12:00 Embedding Sustainability in the Design Process 15:00 Post-Occupancy Learning and Evaluations 18:09 Construction for Comfort: Air, Lighting, and Acoustics 21:05 Understanding Users Through Anthropology 24:33 What Clients Want vs. What They Need 29:26 Enscape and AI in Architecture 32:55 The Future: Blended Realities and Cybernetic Architecture About HubTalks HubTalks are filmed conversations discussing the infinite potential of the indoors. What emerging opportunities can improve interior comfort? Can we build for both our basic human needs and the pressing urgencies of the environment? A thought leadership series from Rockfon, the world's leading acoustic company. Subscribe to our channel for upcoming episodes of HubTalks:    / @rockfonofficial   More from Rockfon: Website: https://rockfon.link/pkcyg3 Instagram: https://rockfon.link/d7xqpw LinkedIn: https://rockfon.link/qiicqi Pinterest: https://rockfon.link/6b66ya #architecture #virtualreality #construction