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Essays, research, and perspectives from senior design leaders on the future of the profession.

263 published perspectives
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Simulation For Sustainability: A Conversation With Dr Dru Crawley

by Dr. Dru Crawley Ph.d., FASHRAE, BEMP, FIBPSA, AIA is Bentley Fellow and Director, Building Performance at Bentley Systems Inc. Vice-presi…

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Scott Simpson
September 2020
Article · 6 min read
Getting Back To The Truth

Dave Gilmore reminds us that understanding and collective good are parts of a sound social contract. Independence requires dependence and re…

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Dave Gilmore
September 2020
Article · 21 min read
Redefining Professional Practice Education Speculations And Challenges

University of Michigan’s Taubman College Assistant Chair of Architecture Irene Hwang shares anecdotes that provoke speculation and challenge…

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Irene Hwang
September 2020
Article · 7 min read
What Won’t Change

Scott Simpson shares reasons for optimism by design thinkers. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the A/E/C industry as well …

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Scott Simpson
August 2020
Article · 6 min read
Redefining Crowds Space Time And Buildings

Paul Hyett shares musings on life, togetherness and technology in the United Kingdom. We are indeed living through incredible times. Aside f…

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Paul Hyett
August 2020
Article · 15 min read
Reframing The Value Propositions Of Building

Phil Bernstein investigates agency, project delivery, and building performance as future value proposition paths In February of this year, I…

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Phil Bernstein
August 2020
Article · 9 min read
On Redefining New Rules

To spring forward from concurrent crises, DI’s Managing Editor issues a call for new rules—and the courage to break the old ones. Rules So m…

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Michael LeFevre
August 2020
Article · 11 min read
Redefining Sustainability Through The Triple Bottom Line

Can we find a new word for Sustainability? Do we need to? Liz York, FAIA shares three case studies that achieve balance using a three-part o…

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Liz York
August 2020
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Redefining The Profession

In his new book, “Assembling the Architect”, author, historian, and professor George Johnston draws from the past to suggest future directio…

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Chyenne Pastrana
August 2020
Article · 8 min read
Design Education Resilience Coronavirus Impact And Beyond

How to cope with largely-studio-based design education in a new world order? UGA’s Ashley Steffens offers an insider’s historical perspectiv…

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Ken Sanders, FAIA
July 2020
Article · 5 min read
Reframing Communications

Words are more than words – they represent the dynamic shift from empathy to action. As we struggle to navigate a sea of messaging during th…

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Chyenne Pastrana
July 2020
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Business As Unusual Reframing Firm Strategies

Reframing Firm Strategies for Transformation and Resilience

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Jamie Frankel
July 2020
the future of design in the age of acceleration

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