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.
Productizing Practice: Growing Revenue Without Growing Staff
Productizing—the act of modifying a concept or tool internal to an organization to make it suitable as a commercial product—is one way that firms can get around this conundrum to create alternate revenue streams.