“Being AI-powered doesn’t mean removing the human from the process. It means empowering the expert architect to do what they do best: elevate design, mentor the next generation, and create lasting impact.” — Patrick Chopson, AIA cove's Co-Founder and Principal Architect, Patrick Chopson, AIA, recently joined Evelyn Lee, FAIA — 2025 The American Institute of Architects (AIA) National President, Start-up Advisor, and Founder of Practice of Architecture — on her acclaimed Practice Disrupted podcast. On the episode, Chopson dives into how cove evolved from a SaaS startup into the first full-service, AI-powered architecture firm, blending human expertise with machine intelligence to redefine how buildings are designed and delivered. From a 15-day multifamily project in Atlanta’s West End to the future of AI-powered practice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about how architecture is being reimagined. Get the full scoop on Chopson's appearance on the Practice Disrupted podcast: https://hubs.ly/Q03PJDqS0 #podcast #architecture #architects #architecturenews #constructionnews #AIA #FAIA #AI #AIinarchitecture #realestatedevelopment #buildingdevelopment
cove
Architecture and Planning
Atlanta, Georgia 17,544 followers
cove is a full-service architecture firm built for what’s next.
About us
cove is a full-service architecture firm built for what’s next. We help real estate leaders make smarter decisions, reduce risk, and create long-term value across every phase of development. Our team combines decades of architectural design expertise with the intelligence of Vitras.ai, our proprietary architecture AI. This powerful integration enables faster approvals, optimized delivery schedules, and earlier identification of cost, energy, and compliance risks. The result: more efficient projects that move from concept to construction with greater speed and clarity. cove’s process is rooted in real-time simulation, strategic foresight, and a deep understanding of zoning and code complexity. By replacing guesswork with precision and accelerating the feedback loop, we give developers and owners the tools to act quickly and confidently, without compromising creativity.
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http://www.cove.inc
External link for cove
- Industry
- Architecture and Planning
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- Architecture, AI, and architecture firm
Locations
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Primary
100 Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303, US
Employees at cove
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Shaun Abrahamson
I work for founders and investors accelerating the transformation of global systems to better serve humanity now and into the future.
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Krystl Black
SVP, Marketing and Strategic Communications at cove
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Ed Akins II, AIA
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Pete Eisen
Sales Leader & Head of Business Development Revenue Growth and Market Expansion | Transformative Sales Strategies for Success
Updates
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✨ Can AI really feel like magic? When AI is built with the people who use it, not just for them, it can. In this clip from Real Estate Meets AI, Ernie Massei shares how Jamestown’s internal bot, ChatJT, has evolved from a simple chat tool into a collection of mini products that automate tasks, capture insights, and save time across teams. By establishing a feedback loop and co-creating with end users, the team has turned manual work into lasting efficiencies while uncovering new ways to understand their own processes. As Carrie Denning Jackson explains, combining deep real estate knowledge with technical expertise is what makes that transformation possible. And that’s where the magic happens. ✨ Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 Spotify: https://hubs.ly/Q03PBnHX0 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://hubs.ly/Q03PBgnt0 ▶️ YouTube: https://hubs.ly/Q03PBndJ0 #RealEstateMeetsAI #ArtificialIntelligence #PropTech #InnovationInAction #AIinRealEstate #DigitalTransformation #RealEstateInnovation #SmartAutomation #FutureOfWork #ProcessAutomation #TechInRealEstate #DataDrivenDesign #InnovationLeadership #EfficiencyThroughAI #AIandPeople #AI #RealEstate
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cove is honored to be recognized as one of the Southeast’s most promising tech companies at the Venture Atlanta Conference 2025 🎊 Our CEO and Co-Founder, Sandeep Ahuja, took the stage at The Woodruff Arts Center for the Startup Showcase Live, sharing how cove is shaping the future as the first AI-powered architecture firm—where design intelligence meets real-world impact. Venture Atlanta continues to be a launchpad for innovation, connecting visionary startups with investors and leaders across industries. We’re proud to stand alongside so many groundbreaking companies that are transforming what’s next in tech. Read more about cove's Venture recognition: https://hubs.ly/Q03N_LpL0 #VentureAtlanta #AIinArchitecture #TechInnovation #ArchitectureTech #SustainableDesign #WomenInTech #FutureOfDesign #StartupShowcase #VentureCapital #GreenBuilding #AECIndustry #DesignTechnology #AtlantaTech #Leadership #ArchitecturalInnovation #AI #Architecture #Tech
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We're excited to welcome Johnny C. and Gus Andrews to the team! 🎉 Join our team as we shape the future of architecture with AI. Check out open positions ➡️https://hubs.ly/Q03Nz_970 #AIArchitecture #AI #Architecture #AEC #ArchitectureFirm #ArchitectureCareers #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfArchitecture #DesignTechnology #IntelligentBuildings #TechInArchitecture #FutureWithAI #Tech #CareerGrowth #Hiring #JoinOurTeam
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What does “AI adoption” really mean in an industry this complex? On the latest episode of Real Estate Meets AI, Ernie Massei and Carrie Denning Jackson of Jamestown explore why progress across the industry is still mixed. While some firms have dedicated tech teams and clear strategies in place, others are still navigating what adoption looks like within the context of their size, structure, and goals. Backend tools, compliance, and the complexity of physical assets all play a role in how fast teams can move. Both guests agree: excitement is high, but there's still a long way to go. Where do you see real progress happening? Share your thoughts in the comments. ⬇️ And listen to Real Estate Meets AI wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧Spotify: https://hubs.ly/Q03NzBTw0 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://hubs.ly/Q03NzBGy0 💻 YouTube: https://hubs.ly/Q03NzBx70 #AIinRealEstate #RealEstateMeetsAI #PropTech #CRETech #AIAdoption #DigitalTransformation #SmartBuildings #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInnovation #AIIntegration #TechInCRE #BuiltEnvironment #FutureOfWork #RealEstateTech #Leadership #AI
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What if senior living design could boost ROI while still delivering optimal comfort and care? With cove’s AI-driven, full-service architecture, our team utilized our proprietary AI (Vitras▪️ ai) to help merge human-centered design with data-driven precision at Atlanta Street Senior Living in Marietta, GA. For developers, senior living projects are complex: rising care demands, tight margins, and evolving regulations. With AI in architecture, those challenges become opportunities. Here’s how: 💡 AI-driven modeling reduced design revisions and accelerated approvals. 🏗️ Optimized layouts improved staff efficiency and lowered operational costs. 🌿 Data-informed design enhanced resident wellbeing and long-term building performance. 📈 Future-proof flexibility ensures assets adapt as care levels change. The result? A senior living community that feels like home — and performs like a smart investment. Discover how AI as an assistant reshapes senior living architecture for people and profitability: 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03Nl6bB0 #RealEstateDevelopment #SeniorLiving #Architecture #AIinDesign #SustainableROI #realestate #AIinArchitecture #AI #ROI #architecturedesign #assistedliving #independentliving #memorycare #buildingdevelopers #developers #construction #constructionnews
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Inflation. Labor Shortages. Sector Growth? Oh my...😯 Here's what The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recent Billings Index tell us ⬇️ Ed Akins II, AIA, Principal Architect at cove, unpacks the latest AIA ABI alongside insights from Ed Zarenski and Construction Dive to reveal where momentum is building, and where headwinds remain: 📉 Institutional projects fell sharply to their lowest point since 2020 🏢 Commercial and industrial sectors posted their first modest growth in nearly three years 🏘 Multifamily billings steadied after months of decline 💡 Data centers are surging and are expected to keep climbing ⚠️ Tariffs and labor shortages are straining construction costs and timelines Even as inflation and borrowing costs weigh on confidence, firms are adapting—exploring mergers, strengthening client ties, and finding opportunities in emerging markets like AI-driven infrastructure. Want a look at the bigger picture? Check out our full Q2 ABI insights -- and keep an eye out for the Q3 compilation later this month: https://hubs.ly/Q03N7h1R0 #AIA #Architecture #ConstructionEconomics #EdZarenski #ConstructionDive #Sustainability #AEC #AIinarchitecture #AI #construction #constructionnews #architecturenews #buildingdeveloper #buildingdevelopment #realestatedeveloper #realestate #realestatedevelopment #inflation #tariffs #laborshortages #hiring
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"We regulated [micro-unit housing] out of existence." — Patrick Chopson, AIA, Co-Founder and Principal Architect at cove. In The Builder's Daily feature — “From 16 to 52: AI And Atlanta Zoning Power A Micro-Moment” — Patrick Chopson and Stan Sugarman of Stryant Construction share how AI-powered architecture and by-right zoning transformed a 16-unit concept into 52 attainable micro-apartments in Atlanta’s Kirkwood neighborhood. With cove’s Vitras🔹ai, the design team analyzed zoning constraints and optimized every square foot to unlock a missing-middle solution — affordable, livable spaces built faster and smarter. This project shows what’s possible when technology, design, and policy align — supporting the goal of Mayor Andre Dickens of creating or preserving 20,000 affordable units by 2030 and redefining how cities like the City of Atlanta approach housing. Read the full story by Richard Lawson ⬇️ https://hubs.ly/Q03M--q20 #AI #architecture #AIinarchitecture #affordablehousing #zoning #cityplanning #policy #architecturepolicy #buildingdevelopment #microunithousing #construction #buildingdevelopers
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🚨 Episode 6 of Real Estate Meets AI is live! What happens when one of the world’s leading real estate firms builds its own AI? In this episode, Sandeep Ahuja talks with Carrie Denning Jackson and Ernie Massei from Jamestown, the team behind ChatJT, their in-house AI assistant reshaping how the company operates. They explore what it takes to bring AI into a large organization, how to balance innovation with compliance, and why leadership mindset is the biggest factor in successful adoption. Whether you’re experimenting with AI or still figuring out where to start, this episode offers a rare look inside how a major player in real estate is using AI to unlock efficiency, creativity, and strategic advantage. 🎧 Tune in now: Spotify https://hubs.ly/Q03MYgZG0 Apple Podcasts https://hubs.ly/Q03MYjFW0 YouTube https://hubs.ly/Q03MYfmM0 #RealEstateMeetsAI #AIinRealEstate #PropTech #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfRealEstate #CREtech #Leadership #AIInsights #RealEstateTech #BuiltEnvironment #AIInnovation #CommercialRealEstate #DataDriven #TechLeadership #AI #Architecture
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“I'd love for the industry to over-index on building a better built environment...” For global PropTech strategist Antony Slumbers, great design is just as important as financial returns. As AI reshapes our industry, he emphasizes that keeping design at the heart of real estate means we need to guide how this technology is applied. Used thoughtfully, AI can democratize access to better buildings and ensure that high-quality design isn’t reserved for a few, but available to all. As Slumbers puts it: “Everyone should be able to have great design.” 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Real Estate Meets AI wherever you get your podcasts. #RealEstateMeetsAI #PropTech #CRETech #FutureOfWork #CommercialRealEstate #OfficeStrategy #SpaceAsAService #WorkplaceInnovation #RealEstateTransformation #DigitalTransformation #RealEstateTech #AIandRealEstate #AI