Episode 7

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3rd Jan 2024

Overhauling Knowledge Architecture’s Synthesis v6

Christopher Parsons of Knowledge Architecture joins the show to talk about the major overhaul of their Synthesis intranet platform that’s been recently released for AEC firms. Chris talks us through the transition from building previous versions on top of Microsoft SharePoint to building their own platform, and emphasizes the importance of tackling big projects with ease and joy while maintaining a focus on quality of life.

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Confluence
The director's commentary track for AEC industry software development.
The Confluence podcast is the director's commentary track for AEC industry software. Go behind the scenes with us to learn how and why decisions were made in the creation of your favorite software for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.

It's a collaboration between Randall Stevens of AVAIL and Evan Troxel of TRXL.

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Evan Troxel

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An industry-leading design and technology expert with a passion for connecting people, Evan is a licensed architect in California and is most well known for his podcasts that focus on the AEC industry.

He has over 25 years of experience in the practice and technology in the architectural profession working with large teams to deliver large public projects for clients. He now brings his experiences together on the Archispeak and TRXL podcasts, and now on the Confluence podcast.

Randall Stevens

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An AEC industry veteran with 25 years of software development, and sales and management experience, Randall offers a unique combination of expertise in software and graphics technology — coupled with a background and degree in architecture.

In 1991 he founded ArchVision, a software firm specializing in 3D graphics, specifically Rich Photorealistic Content (RPC). Through ArchVision, Randall has built an extensive network with the industry’s leading experts, architectural firms, and visualization software companies, which led him to product development of the AVAIL platform.