About me

My name is Faisal U-K, and "U-K" is my last name, not the country (though London was my home for nearly a decade!). I'm the founder of Dandalee, the specification and procurement marketplace headquartered in Delaware, USA. My journey has been driven by a passion for both architecture and technology, leading me to develop a diverse skillset and a unique perspective on the future of these interconnected fields.

As an Archipreneur, I've co-founded several ventures that push the boundaries of design and innovation. Archi-Tech Network (ATN), registered in the UK, provides on-demand computational design courses, events, podcasts, and other media content. Partnering with industry leaders like Bjarke Ingels Group, Zaha Hadid Architects, and Foster + Partners, ATN empowers architects with cutting-edge skills.

ILLUSORR, the world's first design-oriented metaverse company I co-founded, is headquartered in Ontario, Canada and Dubai, UAE. Partnered with Polygon and Polygon Studios, ILLUSORR has pushed the boundaries of the metaverse, working with clients like ABB Robotics, BMW, and the Hermitage Museum. Notably, we announced the world's first metaverse broadcasting platform with Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) in 2022.

My commitment to shaping the future of design extends beyond my entrepreneurial endeavors. I'm a Founding Principal Member of The Metaverse Standards Forum (through D&B Emerging Tech and ILLUSORR), collaborating with tech giants like Meta, Microsoft, and Google to define the future of this immersive technology.

Additionally, I'm a member of ForbesBLK, a community for Black professionals launched by Forbes. My passion for knowledge sharing has led me to author "BIM FOR ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS: A Short Introduction" and contribute articles and research across various fields. I've also had the privilege of speaking at international panels, symposiums, and conferences, sharing my expertise on the metaverse, architecture, and entrepreneurship.

Driven by my dedication to design and technology, I continue to contribute to the advancement of these fields, fostering innovation and collaboration within the industry.

Areas of Interest

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    Architecture

    All things architecture really, from theory to practice.

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    Building Information Modeling

    I'm interested in the new frontiers of BIM in the AEC industry.

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    Metaverse

    The metaverse (spatial internet) will revolutionize human social interactions in the future, and I am obsessed with that idea.

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    Artificial Intelligence

    We are currently living in the algorithm age, and a specific subset of algorithms - AI - seems to be booming beyond expectations.

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    Media

    I believe we need aesthetic conditioning as a major driver for the new epochal style "parametricism".

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    Research

    I study philosophy, theology, physics, biology, climatology, ancient history, and other cool stuff.

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