Foresight &
Intelligence
Essays, research, and perspectives from senior design leaders on the future of the profession.
Article · 21 min readTalking About Transformationby Dave Gilmore, Bob Fisher, & Michael LeFevre Dave Gilmore, left, President & CEO, DesignIntelligence Michael LeFevre, top-right, FAIA, Man…
December 2020DGDave Gilmore- Article · 7 min readPace And Place Planet And Purpose Reinvention Required
Paul Hyett’s perspective on the pace of change gives pause for thought. The World We Left Behind If Christopher Wren had walked into my fath…
December 2020DNDan Noble - Article · 24 min readA Conversation With A Global Citizen
Dr. Calvin Kam talks about his journey in technology evangelism: to reinvent and integrate the industry. DesignIntelligence (DI): You’ve bee…
December 2020DCDr. Calvin Kam - Article · 13 min readEconomic Review Reinventing In 2021
Historic. Unprecedented. Catastrophic. Disastrous. In today’s hyperbolic, inflammatory world, extreme adjectives are frequently overused and…
December 2020BHBob Hughes - Article · 25 min readTechnology Transformation Are We There Yet
In this wide-ranging discussion, RPI’s CASE Director Dennis Shelden shares his journey and vision for industry change. DesignIntelligence (D…
December 2020DSDennis Shelden - Article · 22 min readReinventing Communication
Hamish Caldwell discusses the evolution of wireless networks, careers, agility, and communications – and their implications on strategy and …
November 2020HCHamish Caldwell - Article · 8 min readRipe For Reinvention
Scott Simpson posits “life cycle value” and service as new mindsets for design thinking in an industry ripe for change. Covid-19 has had a h…
November 2020SSScott Simpson - Article · 19 min readReinventing Leadership
In changing contexts, we need new models and skills for an old role. Rarely discussed in architectural studios, leadership may seem a distan…
November 2020MLMichael LeFevre 
Article · 27 min readReinventing Design ProcessInterrogating the Brief, Exploring, and Embracing Differences A Conversation with Grimshaw’s Managing Partner, Kirsten Lees Design Intellige…
October 2020KLKirsten Lees
Article · 15 min readReinventing The FirmDan Noble reflects on HKS’s firm transformation using a values-based approach. An inside look. DI: You have had time for reflection during t…
October 2020DNDan Noble
Article · 1 min readSimulation For Sustainability: A Conversation With Dr Dru Crawleyby Dr. Dru Crawley Ph.d., FASHRAE, BEMP, FIBPSA, AIA is Bentley Fellow and Director, Building Performance at Bentley Systems Inc. Vice-presi…
September 2020SSScott Simpson
Article · 6 min readGetting Back To The TruthDave Gilmore reminds us that understanding and collective good are parts of a sound social contract. Independence requires dependence and re…
September 2020DGDave Gilmore