In this episode of AI for Architects, host Aya Shlachter interviews Michael Jansen, Chief Business Officer of TwinMaster, an innovative AI platform leveraging digital twin technology to transform architectural design and project delivery.

The conversation dives into the power of digital twins, the role of AI in speeding up processes, and the challenges architects face when navigating interoperability among today’s tools. Michael shares how Twin Master is built to simplify these challenges, unlock new revenue opportunities for architects, and keep data privacy at the forefront. The discussion also explores pricing models, the user-friendly approach behind Twin Master, and practical advice for architects and entrepreneurs embracing AI.

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Takeaways:

• Digital twins integrate real assets with surrounding data.
• AI can significantly speed up architectural processes.
• Interoperability among tools is a major challenge for architects.
• TwinMaster allows architects to iterate designs faster.
• Architects can generate new revenue through digital twins.
• AI tools are becoming essential for modern architects.
• Data privacy is a priority in TwinMaster's design.
• TwinMaster is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive.
• The future of architecture will heavily involve AI integration.
• Entrepreneurs in architecture should embrace technology and AI.

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Michael Jansen is the Chief Business Officer at TwinMaster, the company behind the world's first AI-powered copilot for architects. A graduate of Yale and Cambridge Universities and a Fulbright Scholar, Jansen has spent over two decades pioneering the use of digital twin technology in architecture and urban planning.

Prior to TwinMaster, he founded and led CityZenith, where he developed groundbreaking smart city digital twin platforms for major projects including Amaravati, India's new capital city. His work has earned him recognition as a Building Design + Construction "40 Under 40" honoree and a World Cities Summit Young Leader.

In 2025, TwinMaster won the prestigious Architosh "Best of Show" award at the AIA Conference in Boston for its innovative Arch-e platform, which allows architects to design and analyze projects using natural language. The platform is being piloted by leading firms including HOK, Gensler, and Jacobs.

A sought-after speaker and World Economic Forum adviser, Jansen is recognized globally for his vision of how AI and digital twins can transform the built environment and create more sustainable communities.

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