These days many firms are at one stage or another of succession. It seems that the economic storms of the past years and anticipation of significant shifts ahead are necessitating change, either voluntarily or otherwise. Shifts in leadership are happening all around and batons are being passed. The question is whether the baton will make … Continued
The cost to achieve Zero Energy has declined dramatically over the last decade. With the advancement of energy reduction strategies and the reduction of solar PV costs, the Zero Energy goal has finally become attainable within a standardbudget. The first point to understand is that reaching a goal of Zero Energy is a process—not an … Continued
Imagining the sustainable city of the future When I was in college (Class of ‘62), I encountered something that only had negative connotations: circular reasoning. Wikipedia defines this kind of fuzzy logic thusly: Circular reasoning (Latin: circulus in probando, “circle in proving”; also known as circular logic) is a logical fallacy in which the reasoner … Continued
A hands-on leader, Andy Cohen oversees Gensler’s global platform and its day-to-day operations. DesignIntelligence talked with him to ask how he sees the future evolution and market demand of the professions, how client needs will impact his firm, globalization, and more. DesignIntelligence: Let’s start by talking about the future of market demand. How do you … Continued
I am the chairman of a global architecture and design practice. I have been with the same firm for nearly 40 years. And in the last few years I have seen more change—fundamental, cataclysmic change—than the previous four decades combined. To hit the highlights: we bought out significant shareholders, were acquired by a Netherlands-based engineering … Continued
DesignIntelligence sat down with Glen Murray—the former minister of the environment and climate change in Toronto, Ontario, and the current executive director of the Pembina Institute in Alberta—to talk about how roles are changing between governments, private enterprise and nonprofit organizations in helping us to create a more sustainable world. DesignIntelligence: How would you characterize … Continued
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
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