An Architect’s Guide to Anything but Architecture
The Practice of Architecture is something that is constantly changing. With new technology, philosophy, and changing delivery models our role as a profession is continuing to evolve in many different ways. So why is it that the role of the architect is so consumed with traditional practice? It’s been seven months since I decided to […]
7 Transferable Skills from Architecture to Product Design: A confidence boost if you are mulling over a career switch
In 2014, I graduated from Harvard University GSD (Graduate School of Design, or Get Sh*t Done 🤷♀️). In 2016, I started working as a UX designer in the Bay Area after two years at a large Architecture and Construction company.
Shifting Focus During Radical, Unprecedented Change
As I write this article from my home office, California has just announced that all counties in the state, home to a population of over 40 million people, are now under a mandatory shelter in place order. Needless to say, things have escalated swiftly.
The Human Experience: Technology, Change, and Risk
The Human Experience is an emerging model in workplace design. It’s equal parts sociology, psychology, organizational behavior and architecture – the intersection of workstyle and lifestyle. Organizations focusing on The Human Experience seek to attract and retain top talent by creating workplace environments that make employees want to come to work, be active participants and […]
The Path Less Taken
Why do we default to thinking about practice in such a singular way?
Pivot 01 Redefining the Practice of Architecture
There are a lot of people in the industry who are interested in bringing more innovation to practice but do not necessarily know where to begin. Helping individuals and firms to bridge the gap is where I see the most significant opportunity to make an impact on the profession.
Starting New Service Lines: Why Higher Pay Does Not Mean Decreased Profits
I have been known to say that the design profession is three recessions away from extinction. This is not to be fatalistic about where we are headed but rather to start a conversation about how we can adapt to continue to thrive in the future.
Disrupting Practice: Findings from the Practice Innovation Lab
Hosted by the Young Architects Forum of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Practice Innovation Lab was a series of discussions focused on enhancing both the value of our services and the sustainability of the design profession over the long term.
Books That Drive Practice Innovation
As part of the Practice Innovation Lab, we developed a curriculum focused on innovation creation that included these three books that I highly recommend.
Offering Change Management Services Within a Well-Rounded Practice
No matter how successful designers are at interpreting a client’s vision, our work may ultimately fail a post-occupancy evaluation.