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Big Shifts in Design School Rankings for 2013

May 16, 2013 · by James P. Cramer

--updated May 16, 2013--As we discuss in the articles inside DesignIntelligence, you could argue that design education is pretty good the way it is. Read full »

Design Goes Global

Apr 30, 2013 · by Scott Simpson

Over the next several decades, billions of square feet of new construction and renovations will take place worldwide. Is international practice right for your firm? Read full »

How Much Should You Compensate Your Managing Partner?

Apr 10, 2013 · by James P. Cramer

Emerging new realities in the evaluation and compensation of professional practice executives Read full »

When Practicing Architects Must Manage

Feb 27, 2013 · by Jürgen Ladendorf

How practicing architects of high professional competence acquire high managerial capability. Read full »

What Have We Learned?

Jan 22, 2013 · by Scott Simpson

For those willing to take up the challenge, there has never been a more exciting time to be an architect. Read full »

Entrepreneurship In Design

Nov 27, 2012 · by Kathryn H. Anthony

A promising prototype for architectural education Read full »

The Case for General Education

Nov 8, 2012 · by Andrea S. Rutledge

Accrediting Board study shows that architecture students benefit from liberal arts studies on the job and in higher learning. Read full »

Ten Things to Consider When Building a Global Practice

Nov 1, 2012 · by Doug Wignall

Some of the lessons learned in a journey to build a sustainable global practice. Read full »

A Proposal to Improve Architectural Education

Nov 1, 2012 · by James P. Cramer

12 steps to provide design students, educators and professionals the best opportunities for success in a changing landscape. Read full »

Professionals of Agility and Responsibility

Jul 9, 2012 · by James P. Cramer

A Sampling of H.R. Policies and Credentialing Incentives

Jul 5, 2012 · by Design Futures Council members

From the 2012 DFC Sustainability Survey: Are credentials rewarded in your firm? Read full »

Open Hand Studio and Social Sustainability in American A/E practice

Jul 3, 2012 · by John Syvertsen

In recent years there has been a dramatic increase in both dialogue and action in the area described variously as socially responsible design, public interest design, skills-based volunteering,... Read full »

At Issue: Technology Investment

Apr 30, 2012 · by James P. Cramer

Competitiveness and payback are the primary strategic factors to consider when looking at the advantages and risks of new technology. Read full »

The Resiliency Market

Apr 30, 2012 · by Patrick C. Moore

Sustainability, green design, and safety are saleable priorities for communities and corporate clients. Shore up your firm’s competencies in these markets to enhance business opportunities. Read full »

The Earnings Curve: Perspectives on Career Compensation

Mar 28, 2012 · by Scott Simpson

A strategic view and long-term thinking can yield big rewards. A job is not a career; it’s just one step in a journey that culminates in a lifelong body of work. Read full »

Duo, Not Duel: Strategists and Designers at the Table

Mar 6, 2012 · by Amy Jo Denton

More than ever, designers’ skills are needed at the strategic planning table. These skills make for more effective strategic plans and stronger firms. Read full »

Competing for the Future

Mar 6, 2012 · by James P. Cramer

Beware the unimaginative and the Luddites who portend the end of the profession, and open your mind to a future of relevant possibilities. Read full »

Good Luck is Due to Good Planning

Mar 6, 2012 · by H. Ralph Hawkins

We can map our own destiny through strategic planning. Read full »

Adapting for Success in the New Practice Environment

Jan 13, 2012 · by Thomas K. Fridstein

The environment in which architects operate has changed, bringing opportunities to firms that can adapt to the new realities. Read full »

From Commodity to Quintessence: 25 Trends

Jan 9, 2012 · by James P. Cramer and Jane Gaboury

Annual DesignIntelligence trends forecast for 2012-2015 recognizes new opportunities for greater relevance. Read full »

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