Tim Carl, CEO of HGA, supports a highly collaborative design process, promoting a “studio approach” within HGA’s multidisciplinary environment. DesignIntelligence talked with him to ask how he sees the future evolution of the architecture and design profession, professional practices, how client needs will evolve, diversity in the firms of the future, and more. DesignIntelligence: What … Continued
Design Matters What matters in design? Practicality matters a great deal. So does cost. Aesthetics are important. But these considerations often eclipse human health and well-being—and the lost opportunity is taking a toll on the health of Americans. The causes of our high mortality rates are telling. Heart disease and cancer lead the list. Lung … Continued
DesignIntelligence talked with Phil Bernstein, lecturer in professional practice at the Yale School of Architecture, about the intersection of technology and professional practice; machine learning, artificial intelligence and big data; and how technology will impact the design practice in the future. DesignIntelligence: Let’s talk about the intersection of technology and professional practice. Phil Bernstein: Most … Continued
When we look back at the water planet—that most famous picture taken by Apollo 8 astronauts from the moon—we see beautiful, pristine blue, with swirling white clouds of vapor and massive caps of ice. And the first thing we seek when we look to the stars is for other circles of blue like us. A … Continued
DesignIntelligence talked with Dan Noble—president and CEO of HKS— recently to find out how he sees the future evolution of the architecture and design profession, centralized and decentralized leadership in multi-office firms, structuring the teams of the future, and more. Dan’s focus is on the big picture of ideas. DesignIntelligence: How do you see leadership … Continued
Principal catalysts for the rapid evolution of technology adoption Not all that long ago, the most advanced technology being deployed on a jobsite was a copy machine and a calculator. We have come a long way from those days and on some of today’s high-tech project sites the technology being routinely deployed would have been … Continued
Griff Davenport (CEO of DLR Group) heads the firm’s executive leadership team, collaborating with them to set business strategy and elevate DLR Group’s design. DesignIntelligence caught up recently with Davenport to ask how he sees the future evolution of the architecture and design profession, professional practices, and the architecture and design market. DesignIntelligence: Overall, what … Continued
50+ years of hard-learned lessons in building a world-class professional services firm Hire the Best The Power of Hiring Hiring the right people is one of the most important skills you need as a business owner or leader. When you get the right person for the right position at the right time, it creates an … Continued
DesignIntelligence talked with Bob Bigman, founder and CEO of 2BSecure, for his perspective on cybersecurity, its relationship to physical security, as well as the top cyber risks and threats for leaders to focus on in the coming year. DesignIntelligence: In your 30+ years in cyber and information security, do you find that we have become … Continued
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