Interview with Don Semple, AIA

Don Semple, AIA, Partner at Chicago-based architecture firm Krueck Sexton Partners, talks with Brian Jones about the role of technology in design and in the architecture profession. Don also discusses the evolution of his career and the approach Krueck Sexton Partners takes to discovering a project's hidden potential. With a project portfolio that includes the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning & Leadership, the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, and the Benjamin P. Grogan and Jerry L. Dove Federal Building, Don shares his design inspirations and the educational experiences that have shaped his career to date.

Highlights:

What it's really like to make the transition from architect to partner
Technology’s role in evolving building and drawing methods
Mentorship and fostering growth in multi-generational firms
Design’s role in climate change mitigation
The future promise of AI in architecture

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