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Welcome to another edition of the AI AEC Show! In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Marty Rozmanith, Co-founder and CTO of Skema.ai. Marty is an authority on AEC tech; he was instrumental in the development of Revit and now leads the charge at Skema, the company behind what they call the world’s first BIM Knowledge Reuse Engine.

Our conversation delves deeply into Marty’s roots in the industry, the inception of Skema, and how artificial intelligence is being applied in practical, creative, and measurable ways. Here are some of the most compelling insights from our talk.

Marty’s career began hands-on, starting as a carpenter before transitioning into architectural engineering, architecture, and ultimately software development. His early experiences convinced him of the need to integrate better design and construction data, a vision that continues to drive his work today.

Skema was born from real-world frustrations. When Marty and his team attempted to apply modular construction tools to a complex mixed-use project, existing platforms proved inadequate. That experience led them to collaborate with a talented tech team and reimagine the solution: a platform that turns past BIM projects into flexible, reusable “3D puzzle pieces” that architects can easily adapt for new projects.

At its core, Skema speeds up schematic design by 6–8 weeks. It ingests BIM models, extracts meaningful design intelligence, and enables architects to quickly assemble and morph designs to meet new briefs; all while producing high-quality native Revit data. AI plays a crucial role by automating catalog generation and refining project data, ensuring speed without compromising accuracy.

Crucially, Marty emphasized that AI in architecture should act as an assistant, not a replacement. Skema helps free designers from tedious rework, allowing them to focus on creativity and value creation. Additionally, design catalogs built within Skema become strategic assets for firms, enhancing both project delivery and knowledge retention.

Looking ahead, Skema is building a flexible ecosystem that enables seamless integration of tools like SketchUp, Rhino, and Revit within a data-driven workflow. They are also exploring integrations with automated MEP design solutions to further push toward pre-coordinated, prefab-ready models.

If you’re curious about how AI can speed up and enrich architectural design workflows, Skema.ai is worth a closer look. You can learn more, request a demo, or dive into their blog at skema.ai.