Technology has been the focal point of conversation across every industry in the past year, not the least of which has been the field of architecture. In this episode, Jack Chaffin, architect and principal at Seattle-based Johnston Architects, talks about how the firm is leveraging new technologies to enhance their designs and bring a greater level of engagement to their projects. He highlights the award-winning Winthrop Library in Winthrop, WA, as an example of how the firm deployed proprietary software to more effectively gather feedback from the larger community to make the project successful and more equitable.
Meet Our Guest
Jack Chaffin, AIA, NCARB, Partner at Johnston Architects
Jack Chaffin is a Partner at Johnston Architects in Seattle, Washington, where he leads JA’s innovation lab and champions the firm’s involvement in the JUST program. He holds three decades of experience in the design and planning of projects of every size and scale, with an emphasis on civic and community projects integrating experiential design elements. Jack is a recognized industry leader in design technology and has spoken at multiple conferences and events on topics ranging from BIM to parametric design and the future of architecture.
