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Hi there.
We are a research, design, and technology studio
Focused on the built environment, we partner with architecture, construction, and product teams creating better ways to live, work, and play.
Who we are
About
Our name, Alpa, stands for Applied Learning in the Practice of Architecture. It grows out of two decades of work across architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and software in the built environment.
What we do
Strategy
Building on decades of experience across design, product, and software, we help organizations working in the architectural ecosystem make deliberate, research-informed choices about what to focus on and how to evolve. Our strategy work combines research, prototyping, and systems thinking to clarify direction, align teams, and shape how architecture—and the products, services, and tools around it—are conceived, delivered, and supported in real practice.
What we do
Product Development
We design and develop products and services that fit the realities of architectural work. This includes defining and prototyping software, material systems, and service offerings, as well as shaping workflows and engagement models that integrate naturally into how architects, partners, and teams operate. The result is ideas translated into usable, trusted solutions that teams can adopt with confidence.
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What we do
Data & Tooling
We build and implement the tools that support practice today. From design and automation workflows to custom software and internal platforms, we create tooling that amplifies craft, reduces friction, and helps organizations scale without losing intent. Our approach is applied and collaborative, grounded in real-world use rather than abstract specification.
Ideas
September 16, 2024
Part 1: In AEC, Trust Is Your First Product
September 16, 2024
Part 3: A Sharp Point Pierces, A Dull Point Pushes
September 16, 2024
Part 1: In AEC, Trust Is Your First Product
September 16, 2024
Part 3: A Sharp Point Pierces, A Dull Point Pushes
