27/09/2026
Parul Agarwal (Parul Gupta Agarwal), joined a panel discussion at D-arc Build 2026 (D-arc BUILD) on 18th September 2026 to discuss how AI and BIM are reshaping the way architects design, plan, and build.
She spoke about how AI isn’t here to replace design intuition; it’s here to support it. From speeding up iterations during early design stages to catching clashes before they become costly site problems, AI and BIM together are helping architects spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time on the ideas that actually shape a space.
She also touched on how these tools are changing collaboration itself; with architects, engineers, and contractors now working off the same intelligent model, reducing miscommunication and rework across a project’s lifecycle. But she was clear about one thing: technology should assist good design thinking, not dictate it. The most successful projects will always be the ones where human judgment and creativity still lead the process.
Grateful to D-arc Build, Creative Group LLP, and Smart Habitat Foundation for creating this platform for such an important dialogue.