In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius speaks with Andrew Goodwin, AIA, founder of AGD, about the evolving role of the architect in a profession being reshaped by technology, entrepreneurship, education, and social responsibility.

Andrew shares how his career has moved between traditional practice, public interest design, teaching, publishing, nonprofit work, and firm leadership—and why he believes architects can no longer rely on outdated definitions of the profession. Instead of returning to the old idea of the “master builder,” Andrew makes the case for the architect as a master entrepreneur, advocate, communicator, educator, and citizen leader.

The conversation explores how liability narrowed the role of architects, how design-build and integrated delivery may be shifting it again, and how AI is forcing schools and firms to rethink what future architects actually need to learn. Andrew also discusses building AGD around purpose, innovation, remote flexibility, community engagement, and a commitment to doing good first.

It’s a conversation about architecture as a practice, but also as a platform—for storytelling, leadership, service, advocacy, and impact.

In this episode:

• Why the architect’s role needs to expand beyond traditional services
• How AI may reshape architectural education and early-career practice
• What students should understand about entrepreneurship and business
• How storytelling and communication help clients understand design
• Why purpose, innovation, and social impact are central to AGD’s work
• How architects can define their own path instead of inheriting an outdated one

As discussed:

AGD Architecture + Design

Disrupted: The Architecture Profession

Metamorphosis of the Future Architect

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