project pictured: SPS+ Architects, Creighton School District
Arizona architecture firms are investing in technology, from Revit workflows and 3D visualization to AI, automation, and ERP systems. On the Building Scale podcast, hosted by Will Foret and Justin Neagle of Spot Migration, seven Arizona firms have talked openly about how technology shapes the way they design, grow, and serve clients. Here’s what each one had to say.
Listen to the full show on Spotify.
Allen + Philp Partners (Scottsdale)
Partner Matt Kosednar leads a firm known for casino and hospitality design, where detail and cost control drive the work. He discusses how AI is affecting architecture, along with the integration of architecture and interiors on high-end projects.
Episode: Playing Your Cards Right: The Future of Hospitality and Gaming Design
Architechnology (Phoenix)
Founder Larry Lind talks about investing in technology, the impact of AI on architecture and construction, and the everyday challenges of working in Revit. He pairs that with a hands-on design approach and mentorship, so the tools support the team rather than replace it.
Episode: Keeping Up The Pace: Technology in Architecture
CCBG Architects (Phoenix)
President Brian Cassidy looks at technology’s role in architecture, including AI, automation, and why CAD and 3D modeling still matter. The conversation also covers lean operations and the firm’s role in the transformation of Downtown Phoenix.
Episode: Urban Development and Architectural Innovation
SPS+ Architects (Scottsdale and Tucson)
Managing partner Mark Davenport describes how the firm uses process automation and an ERP implementation to scale, alongside EOS and the Culture Index for team dynamics. SPS+ also lists 3D visualization as a core service.
Episode: The Importance of Understanding Team Dynamics
180 Degrees Design + Build (Phoenix)
Founder James Trahan describes an architect-led approach to design-build that relies on innovative technologies to solve project challenges and on technology throughout construction. The episode also covers risk management, sustainability, and historical preservation.
Episode: Redefining Design-Build With An Architect-Led Mindset
Räkkhaus (Phoenix)
Zac Cohen, a founder of the Phoenix and Helsinki architecture studio, talks about the influence of technology on design and shares a vision of Phoenix as a tech and architectural hub. In a later episode he describes integrating modern technology into the Atari Hotel project in Roosevelt Row.
Episodes: The Beauty, Business, and True Impact of Great Architecture, Human-Centric: Designing For Life Within The Space
MOR Studio (Scottsdale)
Founder Michelle Rutkowski builds her practice around neuroscience-informed design, applying research on motivation and the reward system to both space planning and team productivity. Her firm’s project imagery shows 3D visualization with Enscape.
Episode: Hijacking The Reward System to Change Your Life and Business
Across these conversations, the pattern is consistent: the firms treat technology as part of how they run the business, not just how they draw. Whether it is AI, automation, ERP, or 3D modeling, the goal is a team that can grow without losing the hands-on design quality clients come for.
Hear all of these conversations, and more than 180 others, on the Building Scale podcast on Spotify. If your firm is ready to make technology work harder for your team, Spot Migration can help.
