Room For Dreams Podcast: AI as Ally for Local Heritage in Architecture

The second episode of the Room For Dreams podcast, recorded live at Milan Design Week 2026 in collaboration with INDX|GLOBAL, features architects Arun Sharma and Jaskaran Singh discussing the digital vernacular. They reframe artificial intelligence as an unexpected ally for preserving local identity, not a threat. AI decodes traditional building practices and speeds up environmental data gathering (sunlight, ventilation, heat gain). The episode explores a shift in craftsmanship where human artisans and CNC machinery form a symbiosis. The core concept is the elusive 'fourth dimension'—a philosophy beyond 3D software, emphasizing that architecture's soul remains tied to human reflection and emotion. Hosted by Claire Broadka, the podcast is produced by designboom.