Christopher Parsons

Founder and CEO, Knowledge Architecture

Christopher Parsons is the Founder and CEO of Knowledge Architecture, a company specializing in knowledge management solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. He has been a prominent figure in the AEC sector since 2002, previously holding roles such as Chief Information Officer at Steinberg Architects and Information Technology Director at SMWM (now Perkins+Will) before founding his own company in 2009.

At Knowledge Architecture, Parsons oversees product development, marketing, and corporate operations. His flagship product, Synthesis, is a social intranet platform designed to enhance knowledge sharing among AEC firms. Under his leadership, the company has grown significantly, serving nearly 100 firms and generating substantial revenue.

Parsons is also known for initiating the KA Connect conference, which focuses on knowledge management practices within the AEC industry. This annual event has evolved into a significant gathering for industry leaders to exchange insights and strategies related to knowledge management.

He holds a degree in History from Wake Forest University and is known for his interests in reading, hiking, birdwatching, and cooking.1 2 3 4

Highlights

Feb 11 · knowledge-architecture.com

Podcast Interview: Christopher Parsons on Managing Knowledge ...

May 1 · knowledge-architecture.com

Improving Knowledge Flow: The AEC Lessons Learned Pipeline

Dec 13 · elevateyourstory.com

An Entrepreneur Who Helps A/E/C Firms Share Knowledge - Plotlines

May 3 · knowledge-architecture.com

Smarter by Design: A Knowledge Management Manifesto for the ...

Apr 12 · knowledge-architecture.com

The Connected Practice - Knowledge Architecture

Experience

Founder and CEO at Knowledge Architecture (March 2009 - Present)

Chief Information Officer at Steinberg Architects (November 2006 - October 2009), Director, Information Technology at SMWM (now Perkins + Will) (April 2002 - October 2006), Consultant at BDO USA, LLP (July 1999 - November 2001)

Education

BA in History, Political Science from Wake Forest University (1995 - 1999), Information Technology Leadership Development Program at Santa Clara University (2006)