Design professionals are currently faced with many challenges—rapid technological changes, necessity to innovate and raise the bar in building performance, and paradigm shift in architecture with the wider adoption of BIM-based design. There are a number or reasons why progressive practices must continuously invest in research and implementation of advanced technologies, but the need to improve design processes and services is typically the overarching drive.

This presentation focuses on innovations in architecture, new materials and design methods, advances in computational design practices and innovations in building technologies. It is based on the presenter’s recently published book, Integrating Innovations in Architecture: Design, Methods and Technology for Progressive Research and Practice. The presentation discusses why is it necessary to embrace technological changes to improve design processes, products and services, as well as the recent developments in building technologies, materials, computational design and integration of research with innovative design. Case studies from cutting-edge practices are used to demonstrate specific design methods and technological advancements.