Phillip G. Bernstein
American architect, technologist, and educator
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Phillip G. Bernstein is an American architect, technologist, and educator.[1][2][3][4] He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), a member of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and a LEED Accredited Professional.[5] He is currently a licensed architect in California.[1]
Bernstein has taught at the Yale University School of Architecture since 1989 and is currently Deputy Dean and Professor in the Practice.[1] He developed the practice curriculum at Yale School of Architecture and has taught courses focusing on professional practice, the business models and value propositions of the architectural profession, and artificial intelligence.[1] Starting in 2020, he co-taught courses on forced labor in the building supply chain with Ambassador (Ret.) Luis C.Debaca.[1][6]
Bernstein was formerly a vice president at Autodesk,[7] where he was responsible for setting the company’s AEC vision and Building Information Modeling (BIM) strategy that included the development of the Revit platform.[4][8][9] He was the executive responsible for Autodesk’s award-winning Waltham AEC Headquarters, a pioneering example of integrated project delivery (IPD) projects.[10]
Prior to joining Autodesk, Phil practiced architecture as an associate principal at Cesar Pelli & Associates (renamed to Pelli Clarke & Partners in 2021) where he managed projects including Ronald Reagan National Airport, the Mayo Clinic, UCLA, and Goldman Sachs.[1]
Bernstein writes extensively on issues related to practice and technology and has contributed to numerous architectural magazines, books, and journals.[11][12][13] His most recently published book, Machine Learning: Architecture in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2022), explores the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on the field of architecture.[14][15]
Education
- Yale University, Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude with distinction in architecture, 1979[1]
- Yale School of Architecture, Master of Architecture, 1983[1]
Lectures, interviews and discussions
- "Phil Bernstein and Sam Omans: Machine Learning: Architecture in the age of Artificial Intelligence." YouTube video. Uploaded by Yale School of Architecture, April 12, 2024.[16]
- "Machine Learning: Architecture in the Age of Artificial Intelligence." YouTube video, 1:32:45. Uploaded by faculti, October 25, 2024.[17]
- "The Future of Architectural Education Lecture Series Phil Bernstein." YouTube video, 16:42. Uploaded by RAIC Centre for Architecture at Athabasca University, April 23, 2024.[18]
- Center for Architecture. Artificial Intelligence in Architecture | AIA Future of Architectural Practice. Accessed March 18, 2025.[19]
- "2023 UTZON Lecture | Phil Bernstein." YouTube video. Uploaded by UNSW Community, August 3, 2023.[20]
- "Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities & Threats to Design Practice." YouTube video. Uploaded by Center for Innovation, October 15, 2022.[21]
- "Profession at a Crossroads: Reconciling Architecture’s Past with the Demands of Its Future." Harvard Design Magazine, 29 April 2019.[22]
- "The Future of Making Buildings | Phil Bernstein | TEDxYale." YouTube video, 16:42. Uploaded by TEDx Talks, October 26, 2015.[23]
- ArchDaily. "Archiculture Interviews Phil Bernstein." ArchDaily, 10 February 2015.[24]
Selected works
- Bernstein, P., (2022). Machine Learning: Architecture in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. London, RIBA Publishing.[14]
- Bernstein, P., (2018). Architecture | Design | Data: Practice Competency in the Era of Computation. Berlin, Germany, Birkhäuser.[25]
- Bernstein, P., D. Friedman, et al. (2015). Goat Rodeo: Practicing Built Environments. Minneapolis, Fried Fish Publishing.[26]
- Bernstein, P. and Deamer, P, Eds. (2011). BIM In Academia. New Haven, Yale School of Architecture.[27]
- Bernstein P. and Deamer, P., Eds. (2009). Building (In) The Future: Recasting Labor in Architecture. New York, Princeton Architectural Press.[28]
Selected honors and awards
- Design Intelligence America’s Top 30 Architectural Educators, 2010 and 2014[1][29]
- Outstanding Industry Contributor, Connecticut Construction Institute, 2010[30]
- Autodesk AEC Division Headquarters Project:[10]
- Interior Design Magazine “Best of Year Award” Eco category, 2009
- Architectural Record Award of Excellence, “for implementing innovative architectural strategies, increasing productivity and collaboration, and reducing overhead,” 2009
- American Institute of Architects Award for the “Design/Delivery Process Innovation Using BIM,” Technology in Architectural Practice Award, 2010
- Green Building of America Award of The Building of America, for “building an innovative and sustainable facility,” 2010
- International Interior Design Association (IIDA) New England Award for “Best Office in the 30,000-to-80,000-square-foot category,” 2010
- AGC Build New England Honor Award for “outstanding project teamwork,” 2009
- Constructech Vision Award, 2009
- Best New World Class Briefing Center, Association of Briefing Program Managers, 2009