Foresight &
Intelligence

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

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 …

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

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

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…

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…

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

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

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…

Reframing Firm Strategies for Transformation and Resilience

COVID-19 is going to sort design practices into two categories – the Digital Thrivers and the Digitally Unequipped. Where will you land? Obs…

Looking in new ways informs perspective. Can virtual tools and virtuous thinking lead us in our Kairos moment? The Questions – and How Much?…