V Owen Bush and John Fry from Nexus Creative Design discussed the evolution of building scanning technology, the importance of developing BIM standards for existing buildings, and Nexus Creative Design's diverse practice, including their work on the Olive Opera House adaptive reuse project. They also explored challenges in local land use and zoning, the need for collaboration and innovation in planning, and Nexus's early adoption of BIM and AI in their design processes, viewing AI as a tool for exploring design possibilities within regulatory constraints. Participants included V Owen Bush and John Fry.

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John Fry, AIA, LEED AP, is the founding principal of Nexus Creative Design, an architecture and planning firm based in Mount Kisco, NY. With a practice that bridges adaptive reuse, sustainable housing, and community-driven design, Fry has positioned Nexus as a leader in shaping resilient, inclusive environments across the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Nexus Creative Design website

https://www.nexuscreative.design/