Dr Theodoros (Theo) Dounas is an architect and an academic expert in design computation for architecture. His latest publication is the Springer book “Blockchain for construction”. His research focuses on decentralised production via blockchain, generative and parametric systems with a tight orchestration between design and fabrication. He is currently directing www.archchain.cc, a project that seeks to establish a decentralised Building Information Modelling toolset and mechanisms for the AEC industry. He is a member of the technical committee of the Consortium for Blockchain in Construction, contributing to the efforts for decentralized Building Information Modelling.