"Shicong made complex AI concepts easy to understand and immediately practical. She turned AI from a buzzword into something we can actually use in our daily work."
— Studio 3LHD, Croatia
Rethink AEC with AI
Architecture is 90% business, 10% fun. Let's flip that.
Win Rate
30%
Higher Success
Proposal Time
70%
Less Time
Time Saved
15+
Hours Weekly
Design Options
3x
More Iterations
Transform Your Process
From Overwhelmed to Optimized
AI-powered process innovation for every stage of your projects
Winning Proposals
100+ hours per proposal, 10% win rate
20 hours with AI templates, 30% win rate
Project Delivery
40% of time on documentation & admin
10% admin time with automated workflows
Evidence-Based Design
Design decisions based on gut feeling
Data-driven design with real user feedback
The Data + Design Framework
A simple, proven approach to working smarter with AI
Augment
Explore More Possibilities
- Brainstorming for creative ideas
- Testing multiple design options
- From raw ideas to presentable documents
Automate
Reduce Repetitive Tasks
- Streamline compliance checking
- Focus on design, not paperwork
- Reuse workflows for better efficiency
Analyze
Make Better Decisions with Data
- Use real data to validate design
- Understand how spaces actually perform
- Truly human-centered spaces with empathy
Research & Recognition
Thought Leadership
Academic research, speaking engagements, and community reach
The Opportunity
What's Possible with AI
Based on industry research and early adopter success stories
Results in Week 1
See immediate improvements in design output and efficiency
3x Faster Proposals
Win against larger firms with AI-powered proposals
Data-Driven Confidence
Evidence-based decisions, not guesswork
2x More Projects Won
Stand out with innovative, evidence-based presentations
Shicong Cao
Founder, DataDrivenAEC
Licensed architect with healthcare design experience at leading architecture firms
Published researcher and conference speaker on AI in architecture since 2021
I've Been There
My Mission
01
AI Enhances
Technology amplifies human creativity, not substitutes it
02
Quantify the Intangible
Measure design impact with real user data
03
Problem First
Start with real challenges to apply the proper AI solution
Get Started
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