Phillip Bernstein

Phillip Bernstein is an Adjunct Professor and Deputy Dean at the Yale School of Architecture, where he teaches courses on professional practice, project delivery, and architectural technology. He bridges academia and industry through his prior roles as Vice President at Autodesk and Associate Principal at Cesar Pelli & Associates.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Arts, Yale University
  • Master of Architecture, Yale University

His research focuses on AI in architectural design, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and ethics in technology-driven practice. He explores AI’s potential to augment design processes while emphasizing human accountability for public safety and professional responsibility.

Key publications include Machine Learning: Architectural Futures in the Era of Artificial Intelligence (2022) and Architecture | Design | Data (2018). Recent articles like Six Things Architects Should Know About AI (2022) highlight his work on ethical and technical challenges.

Scientific recognitions include being named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and twice to DesignIntelligence’s 30 Most Admired Architecture Educators.

He collaborates with colleagues like Sam Omans and Luis deBaca on courses addressing AI’s impact on architecture and anti-slavery design strategies.