Joao M. Silva

Joao M. Silva is an experienced professional in the fields of architecture and artificial intelligence, currently working at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia in roles focused on Generative AI and BIM Collaborative Workflows. Responsibilities include data collection and structuring, advanced prompting techniques, cross-disciplinary workflow design, and the application of BIM collaboration tools. As a BIM & AI Software Engineer at BUILT CoLAB, Joao develops custom software solutions to enhance BIM workflows. Previous experience includes research in robotic fabrication at Universidade do Minho and roles in computational design at BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group and as an architect at Paulo Martins Arquitectura & Design. Joao M. Silva holds multiple advanced degrees in architecture, including ongoing studies at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia and past degrees from Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade do Porto and MOME Budapest.