Innovation
Leading the Future of Practice
The architecture, engineering and construction industries are evolving faster than ever, with emerging technologies reshaping how we design, collaborate and deliver. At Gresham Smith, innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s how we challenge conventional thinking, explore what’s possible, and create meaningful, measurable impact.
Powered by tools like predictive analytics, parametric design, generative AI and cloud-based collaboration platforms, we’re enhancing efficiency, sustainability and creativity at every project stage. Whether it’s streamlining healthcare facility layouts with real-time simulation or applying data models to optimize infrastructure resilience, we’re not just preparing for the future—we’re building it.
One of the World’s Most Innovative Companies
Our commitment to innovation earned us a spot on Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies.
Innovation That Delivers
We’re redefining project delivery through a digital-first mindset. Innovation at Gresham Smith means pushing boundaries without losing focus on purpose, functionality and the human experience.
How are we accomplishing this? At Gresham Smith, we embed a culture of innovation that turns ideas into action. We empower teams to experiment, pilot, and share wins so people can do their best work. For clients, we deliver a unified, tech‑enabled experience that makes complex decisions clear and engaging, while expanding value beyond projects by packaging proven digital capabilities into new, data‑driven services.
TwInsights
Intelligent Project Portal
TwInsights is a secure, client-facing portal that transforms the way teams interact with project data. It creates a dynamic, visual dashboard housing everything from BIM models and renderings to project stats and interactive walkthroughs, all in one place.
What it does:
- Centralizes Project Intelligence: Brings all design files, team info, and data into one secure, easy-to-access portal.
- Enables Real-Time Insight & Coordination: Offers immersive visualization and model reviews while keeping stakeholders aligned on progress.
- Boosts Engagement with On-Demand Access: Ensures 24/7 availability for easy collaboration, feedback, and informed decision-making.
Daedal
Smart Space & Program Mapping Tool
Daedal helps us quickly convert broad needs into informed layouts using spatial data, historic benchmarks, and predictive planning.
What it does:
- Supports optimal space planning tailored to hybrid work and collaboration
- Offers massing, adjacency, and cost perspective early in the process
- Reduces rework by driving informed design from day one
GIA Imagine
Real-Time Visualization & Co-Creation
With GIA Imagine, we take rough sketches or verbal inputs and instantly produce high-quality visual concepts, bringing early ideas to life in live settings.
What it does:
- Helps teams visualize direction early—removing ambiguity
- Drives consensus quickly by showing, not just telling
- Makes co-creation real and engaging for all stakeholders
MPATH React
Emotional & Experiential Feedback Layer
MPATH React captures passive reactions to design using facial sentiment analysis and biometric cues—giving us deeper insight into how people feel about space options.
What it does:
- Adds real-time emotional insight beyond survey data
- Correlates what you see and feel with concrete design decisions
- Ensures your space supports comfort, engagement, and well-being
