Digital Tools Driving the Future of Wood Fabrication

April 25th, 12:00 – 1:00
Online | $10
Hosted by : Edward Park  – DIALOG + Anagha Patil – Intelligent City

Software-driven robotics and automation technologies are increasingly shaping innovation in mass timber and contemporary wood design. This workshop explores the role of computational design in wood architecture through the work of two practitioners from DIALOG and Intelligent City.

Edward Park, architect at DIALOG, will share how computational design supports projects from object to building scale. By managing complex geometry, extracting data, and conducting performance analyses, he will demonstrate how these tools inform both design and fabrication from a project’s earliest stages. He’ll also discuss how computational workflows foster interdisciplinary collaboration across design, engineering, and construction.

Anagha Patil, Automation Lead at Intelligent City, brings a background in architecture with a focus on robotics integration. She will present how Intelligent City—a technology-driven housing company using a product platform approach—is applying parametric modeling, robotics, and prefabrication to deliver sustainable, mass-customizable urban housing. Anagha will walk through how automation optimizes traditional workflows, streamlines production, and improves performance in the fabrication of mass timber building systems.

Workshop Format

• Interactive Learning: The first half of the workshop is a visual presentation from the two of our presenters
• Q&A and Discussion: The second half starts with a back-and-forth discussion between Edward and Anagha, followed by an open forum for attendees to ask questions and explore specific topics related to their field or personal curiosities.
• On-Demand Access: Can’t attend live? The session will be recorded and available through a private link for later viewing.