Connecting Research and Design June 12, 2006 / Neil Frankel In an information age, how is it possible that the design brief in both practice and the academy have remained the same since the mid-twentieth century? In an information age, how is it possible that the design brief in both practice and the academy have remained the same since the mid-twentieth century?
Talent Drain: Innovation Bridging Practice and Education June 12, 2006 / Neil Frankel Straddled between the world of architectural practice and architectural education, I can’t help wonder why there isn’t better alignment between the two. Straddled between the world of architectural practice and architectural education, I can’t help wonder why there isn’t better alignment between the two. Both are key players in the subject of innovation; schools teach critical thinking strategies to maximize a student’s ability to innovate and firms rely on innovation to promote their differentiation among the competition. In concept, you’d think it a perfect partnership. But, it’s not. Just pick up a copy of last Sunday’s want ads and you’ll see where the problem lies. Most, if not all, entry-level job postings are seeking out CAD operators. It’s every student’s nightmare – the bottom of the architectural food chain – becoming a CAD monkey. Where or when, then, does innovation come in?
Who's Responsible for (and defines) “Practice-Ready”? November 15, 2004 / Neil Frankel Let’s start by addressing the stalemate between the Academic and Practice communities about which institution bears the responsibility in helping entry-level architecture professionals achieve practice-ready status.