AEC Tech Journeys with Mayur Mistry
AEC Tech Journeys with Mayur Mistry
Mayur M Mistry
From Spacemaker to Solvera: Rethinking Building Engineering | Håvard Høiby
33 minutes Posted Oct 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
Introduction and Håvard's background in engineering and AI
First job in banking software and joining Spacemaker
Highlights and learnings from eight years at Spacemaker
Impact of daylight analysis and multi-objective optimization
The Pareto principle and focusing on high-impact efforts
Learning from infrastructure rebuilds and platform shifts
Iterative approach to product development in AI
Introduction to Solvera and its vision for construction engineering
The role of AI in solving complex physical and optimization problems
AI agents, learning, and system architecture
The importance of human-AI interaction and incentives
Rapid fire questions: Håvard’s influences and personal insights
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In this episode, Håvard Høiby shares his journey from aspiring jazz guitarist to AI engineer, and how his experiences at Spacemaker and Solvera are shaping the future of construction technology. Discover insights on rapid iteration, AI-driven design, and building impactful software in the construction industry.
 
Keywords
AI engineering, construction tech, software development, rapid iteration, Spacemaker, Solvera, daylight analysis, optimization, generative AI
 
key topics
Håvard Høiby's journey from music to AI engineering
Lessons learned at Spacemaker and Solvera
The role of rapid iteration and experimentation in software development
AI's impact on construction and urban planning
Multi-objective optimization in building design
The importance of context-aware AI in architecture
Organizational scaling and team building in AI startups
The role of generative AI in engineering and design
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