From Drafting Tables to Digital Twins
Charting My Path Through Architecture, Construction, and Innovation
Twenty years ago, I was sketching elevations by hand, coordinating design sets in AutoCAD, and walking construction sites with rolls of drawings under my arm. Today, I’ve experienced managing BIM-integrated preconstruction plans, coordinating virtual models across disciplines, and presenting data-driven insights to stakeholders—before a single brick is laid.
This journey—from drafting tables to digital twins—has shaped my entire philosophy as a construction and design professional. It’s also the inspiration behind Kai Dimension, a studio rooted in both technical expertise and visionary thinking.
What Hasn’t Changed
At the heart of every project I’ve led is a belief that design is a service, not just an aesthetic. Whether I’m working on a distribution center, a school campus, or an urban development, my priority remains the same: align people, process, and purpose to deliver meaningful outcomes.
What Has Evolved
What’s changed—drastically—is how we build and manage complexity. BIM, VDC, and digital twin technologies have become core tools in my work. These technologies:
- Allow us to identify design conflicts before construction begins
- Provide real-time visibility into scope, cost, and schedule
- Help us manage risk and reduce costly change orders
- Create more sustainable and lifecycle-conscious designs
Today, I use these tools not only to visualize buildings, but to simulate performance, enhance collaboration, and create smarter workflows.
Why I’m Writing This Blog
This blog is a space to document and share:
- My journey through the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industry
- Practical strategies for using digital tools in project delivery
- Stories behind some of the projects that shaped my growth
- Reflections on sustainability, equity, and the evolving future of our industry
Whether you're a client, student, professional peer, or just someone curious about the built world—I hope this space gives you insight, inspiration, and a real-world view of what it takes to shape spaces that last.
Thanks for joining me.
