In this episode of Business Innovators Unplugged, Adese Cadet, design principal at HOK, discussed the evolving landscape of architecture, the role of evidence-based design, and the realities of representation in the field. When asked about the lack of prominent female and minority architects, Cadet pointed to the profession’s origins in the U.S. as a “job of leisure” predominantly reserved for wealthy white men. In commercial spaces, Cadet relies on evidence-based design strategies to improve occupant well-being:AdvertisementIntegrating natural light and biophilia. AI as Augmented IntelligenceRegarding the rapid integration of artificial intelligence in design, Cadet takes a pragmatic approach. “If you don’t have the right inputs into AI, you’re going to not get the right outcome,” said Cadet.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 10, 2026 21:32 UTC