Is the future of architecture in 2D, not 3D? Testfit founder's has got a surprising take… In this episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we learned how TestFit grew from a weekend project to raising a Series A, changing how architects do feasibility studies. We also discovered why small firms might replace big ones like Gensler, as AI changes how architecture works. Patric shared why "outcome as a service" companies are shaking up the construction tech world. Tune in to find out: ✅ Why 2D design might still beat 3D and VR ✅ How AI could change the money side of architecture ✅ Why keeping customers matters more than getting new ones in construction tech ✅ The role of VC money in an industry that rarely reinvests in itself ----------------------------------- Company Mentioned: TestFit Gensler Autodesk Prologis Katera Good Eggs -------------------------------------- Sign up to the #1 Newsletter In Construction Tech. Join over 1,000 like-minded Founders, Investors and Techies disrupting the way we build. Forever : https://bricks-bytes.beehiiv.com/subscribe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricks-bytes/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bricksbytespod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmNbunUTIIQDzbJgGJt9_Zg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bricksbytes/ ------------------------------------ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Background 09:31 Issues with the Design Stack 18:44 The Importance of 2D Design 23:43 Automation and Problem Solving 26:01 Challenges in the Design Stack 26:53 Building Meaningful Automation in AEC 30:07 The Impact of Narratives in the Venture Industry 33:24 The Future of Architecture and Design in an AI-Driven World 34:21 The Potential Fragmentation of the AEC Industry 41:07 Picking VCs and the Importance of Customer Retention