On this episode of Barriers to Entry we welcome the Director of Design Technology for Global architecture powerhouse HOK, Mark Cichy! A former professional athlete who grew up architecture and technology obsessed, Mark joins the pod to go deep into what the team at HOK are exploring, peppered with predictions for the future and important calls to action for the industry.  Connect with Mark Cichy on LinkedIn! Moments to check out:  - Exploring technology to make a difference through design (starts at 10:24) - Sustainable design and the impact of tech on the future of work (starts at 23:00) - Deep diving into Digital Twinning (starts at 35:02) - Thinking differently about attracting talent for a hybrid world (starts at 42:57) Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: Unity: https://unity.com/ Unreal Engine: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/solutions/architecture Discord: https://discord.com/ Python: https://www.python.org/ Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Hannah Viti, Wize Grazette, Kasey Campbell and Samantha Sager. Transcripts, show notes, and links for each episode of Barriers to Entry can be found at surroundpodcasts.com/barriers-to-entry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices