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ATLANTA, GA \u2014 [August 2025]<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 cove, the first full-service, AI-powered architecture firm, is proud to announce that its Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, Patrick Chopson, AIA, was featured on\u00a0Practice of Architecture<\/a>‘s\u00a0Practice Disrupted<\/em>\u00a0podcast<\/a>, the acclaimed podcast hosted by Evelyn Lee, FAIA, 2025 AIA National President, Start-up Advisor, and Founder of Practice of Architecture.<\/p>\n

In this episode, Chopson shares the groundbreaking story of cove\u2019s evolution from a SaaS startup into a venture-backed, AI-driven design practice that is redefining how buildings are conceived, coordinated, and delivered.<\/p>\n

From Software to Studio: cove\u2019s AI in Architecture Evolution<\/h2>\n

What began as a mission to provide architects with advanced performance analysis tools has now become cove, a practice that integrates machine intelligence with human expertise to accelerate timelines, cut costs, and elevate design. Backed by more than $36 million in venture funding, cove is pioneering a new architecture model.<\/p>\n

Chopson highlighted the firm\u2019s debut project, a\u00a0multifamily complex in Atlanta\u2019s West End<\/a>, designed in just 15 days. Leveraging cove\u2019s AI-driven workflows, the team accelerated timelines by 60%, improved cost accuracy, and cut iteration expenses nearly in half.<\/p>\n

Human-Centered, AI-Powered Architecture Design<\/h2>\n

Beyond efficiency, cove\u2019s mission is to free architects to focus on creativity and impact. By automating zoning analysis, code checks, and cost modeling, AI enables senior architects to invest more energy in mentoring, design excellence, and sustainable outcomes.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing AI-powered doesn\u2019t mean removing the human from the process. It means empowering the expert architect to do what they do best: elevate design, mentor the next generation, and create lasting impact<\/em>,<\/strong>\u201d said Chopson.<\/p>\n

The Future of AI in Architecture Practice<\/h2>\n

The conversation with Lee also explored how venture capital is reshaping architectural business models, what \u201cAI-powered but human-centered\u201d truly means, and how these tools can democratize design for firms of all sizes. Chopson challenged the industry to view AI not as a threat but as an opportunity to design more bespoke, more sustainable, and more beautiful buildings, while strengthening mentorship and resilience for future generations.<\/p>\n

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About Patrick Chopson, AIA<\/h2>\n

Patrick Chopson, AIA, is Co-Founder and Principal Architect at cove. With over 20 years of experience in mechanical engineering, high-performance building design, and sustainability consulting, Chopson has dedicated his career to merging technology with design excellence. At Cove, he leads the development of AI-powered, human-centered practice models that are transforming the built environment.<\/p>\n

About cove<\/h2>\n

cove is a full-service AI-powered architecture firm built for what\u2019s next. The firm partners with real estate leaders, combining deep architectural expertise with artificial intelligence to enable smarter decisions, reduce risk, and create long-term value. cove\u2019s architects leverage the firm\u2019s proprietary intelligence platform,\u00a0Vitras.ai<\/a>, to solve complex design challenges from early feasibility through final documentation, accelerating timelines, reducing rework, and improving decision-making across teams. With hundreds of successfully completed projects totaling more than half a billion square feet, cove brings clarity to complexity and consistently drives better outcomes for clients and communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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