DesignIntelligence Quarterly is a publication of DesignIntelligence LLC, which comprises the Design Futures Council, DesignIntelligence
Media, DesignIntelligence Research and DesignIntelligence Strategic Advisors. Below are download links to past DI Quarterly
Publications.
2023 Quarterly
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Q1 Pragmatic Design: Resilient Security
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Q2 Pragmatic Design: Contextual Awareness
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Q3 Pragmatic Design: Balancing Priorities
2022 Quarterly
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Q1 Influence: Stewardship
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Q2 Influence: Responsibility
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Q3 Influence:
World Building
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Q4 Influence:
Impact
2021 Quarterly
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Q1 Multi-dimensional Introspection
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Q2 Professional Interaction
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Q3 Inclusive Interdependence
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Q4 Radical Innovation
2020 Quarterly
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Research - Q1
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Reframing - Q2
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Redefining - Q3
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Reinventing - Q4
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Coronavirus - Supplement
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Notable Articles - 2020
2019 Quarterly
2019 Q1
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2019 Q2
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2019 Q3
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2019 Q4
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2018 Quarterly
2018 Q1
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2018 Q2
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2018 Q3
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2018 Q4
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Latest Articles
Pace and Place, Planet and Purpose: Reinvention Required
by Paul Hyett PPRIBA and Honorary Fellow of AIA
December 23, 2020 | 5 min read
Paul Hyett’s perspective on the pace of change gives pause for thought.
A Conversation with A Global Citizen
by Calvin Kam FAIA, PhD, PE, LEED AP, Founder/CEO Strategic Building Innovation, bimSCORE, BIM Supporters Group, and PlanMeetDone.com
December 17, 2020 | 19 min read
Dr. Calvin Kam talks about his journey in technology evangelism: to reinvent and integrate the industry.
Economic Review: Reinventing in 2021
by Bob Hughes Senior Economist at DesignIntelligence
December 15, 2020 | 9 min read
by Dennis Shelden Director, Center for Architecture Science and Ecology (CASE) & Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute
December 8, 2020 | 20 min read
In this wide-ranging discussion, RPI’s CASE Director Dennis Shelden shares his journey and vision...
Reinventing Communication
by Hamish Caldwell Partner, Wireless Insiders Network
November 25, 2020 | 17 min read
Hamish Caldwell discusses the evolution of wireless networks, careers, agility, and communications – and their implications on strategy and
practice.
Ripe for Reinvention
by Scott Simpson FAIA & Senior Fellow in the Design Futures Council
November 17, 2020 | 6 min read
Scott Simpson posits “life cycle value” and service as new mindsets for design thinking in an industry ripe for change.
Reinventing Leadership
by Michael LeFevre FAIA, Managing Editor DI Media Group Publications November 3, 2020 | 15 min read
In changing contexts, we need new models and skills for an old role.
Reinventing Design Process
by Kirsten Lees Managing Partner, Grimshaw
October 27, 2020 | 19 min read
Interrogating the Brief, Exploring, and Embracing Differences A Conversation with Grimshaw’s Managing Partner, Kirsten Lees
Reinventing the Firm
by Dan Noble President, CEO, HKS
October 13, 2020 - 12 min read
Dan Noble reflects on HKS’s firm transformation using a values-based approach. An inside look.
Simulation for Sustainability: A Conversation with Dr. Dru Crawley
by Dr. Dru Crawley Ph.d., FASHRAE, BEMP, FIBPSA, AIA, Bentley Fellow & Director, Building Performance, Bentley Systems Inc.
19 min read
Data modeling can change behavior. In this discussion
Getting Back to the Truth
by Dave Gilmore President and CEO of DesignIntelligence 4 min read
Dave Gilmore reminds us that understanding and collective good are parts of a sound social contract. Independence requires dependence and
respect.
Redefining Professional Practice Education: Speculations and Challenges
by Irene Hwang Assistant Chair of Architecture at the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
16 min read
Irene Hwang shares anecdotes that provoke speculation and challenges...
What Won't Change
by Scott Simpson FAIA, Contributor to DesignIntelligence, Senior Fellow of the Design Futures Council 5 min read
Scott Simpson shares reasons for optimism by design thinkers.
Redefining Crowds, Space, Time - and Buildings?
by Paul Hyett RIBA and Honorary Fellow of AIA 5 min read
Paul Hyett shares musings on life, togetherness and technology in the United Kingdom.
Reframing the Value Propositions of Building
by Phil Bernstein Associate Dean & Professor Adjunct at the Yale School of Architecture 12 min read
Phil Bernstein investigates agency, project delivery, and building performance as future value proposition paths
On Redefining: New Rules
by Michael LeFevre FAIA Emeritus, Managing Editor of DesignIntelligence 5 min read
To spring forward from concurrent crises, DI’s Managing Editor issues a call for new rules—and the courage to break the old ones.
Redefining Sustainability Through The Triple Bottom Line
by Liz York Senior Architect and Design Strategist for Healthy Design Collaborative, LLC a healthy design consultancy 8 min read
Can we find a new word for Sustainability? Do we need to? Liz York, FAIA shares three case studies that achieve ...
Redefining the Profession
by George Johnston Professor of Architecture at Georgia Tech and Principal of Johnston+Dumais
11 min read
In his new book, “Assembling the Architect”, author, historian, and professor George Johnston draws from the past to suggest future
directions. An interview.
Design Education Resilience: CORONAVIRUS’s Impact and Beyond
by Ashley Steffens Associate Professor & Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, University of Georgia, College of Environment + Design 6 min read
How to cope with largely-studio-based design education in a new world order?
Reframing Communications
by Chyenne Pastrana Director of Marketing, DesignIntelligence 3 min read
Words are more than words – they represent the dynamic shift from empathy to action.
Business as Unusual: Reframing Firm Strategies
by Steven McKay RIBA, LEED AP Global Design Leader, Managing Principal, DLR Group 7 min read
Reframing Firm Strategies for Transformation and Resilience
Digital Thrivers & The Digitally Unequipped
by Roberta Kowalishin Director of Technology (CTO), DIALOG 12 min read
COVID-19 is going to sort design practices into two categories – the Digital Thrivers and the Digitally Unequipped. Where will you land? Observations about this massive disruption...
On Reframing… and The Digital Campfire
by Michael LeFevre FAIA Emeritus, Managing Editor, DesignIntelligence
10 min read
Looking in new ways informs perspective. Can virtual tools and virtuous thinking lead us in our Kairos moment?
Does Strategy Matter?
by Scott Simpson FAIA and Senior Fellow, Design Futures Council
7 min read
A perspective on post-Covid recovery with actionable steps for firm leaders.
“Together Distantly” and Other Oxymorons
by John SanGiovanni CEO, Visual Vocal
In this impromptu conversation with DI’s Michael LeFevre, technology entrepreneur John SanGiovanni offers a glimpse into the future and
present of post-Pandemic collaboration and ways of working, via Minecraft, “Sculptural Sketching”, “Magic Windows”, and “Holo-portation.”
Cultural Connections
by Caroline Braga Chair, Firm Culture, Sasaki
A look inside a culture-rich firm offers insight into the power of people, connection, obstacles overcome, and pleasant surprises.
Upside-Down Thinking, Inside-Out Expression
by Dave Gilmore President and CEO, DesignIntelligence
Can “right” be “wrong”? Can we upend legacy thinking?
Workplace Safety, Tactics, and Strategies
by Peter Beck Executive Chairman, Managing Director, Beck Group
In this candid discussion, Beck CEO Peter Beck shares rapid-response measures implemented in office and jobsite workplaces, as well as
future-focused implications – and responses to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Financial Structuring & Management
by George Temple President & COO, LS3P
LS3P President & COO George Temple shares advice for financial reframing and monitoring post-Covid-19.
Scale: Supply Chain Thinking in the Circular Economy
by Federico Negro Founder and CEO of The Canoa Supply Co.
An Interview with Federico Negro, Founder, Canoa Supply PBC
Disintermediation and Risk in a Post Covid-19 A/E/C Industry
by Jamie Frankel Partner, Venable LLP
Jamie Frankel offers perspective on prior calamitous events. Relationships, supply chains, working capital, experience, and wisdom will be
key for survivors.
Connecting and Communicating with a Distributed Workforce
by Alan Lamonica VP Human Resources, HMC Architects
Caring for people in a post-Covid-19 future. An interview with HMC’s Alan Lamonica.
Coronavirus: Impact on Campus Planning
by Barbara White Bryson College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture at the University of Arizona and Leila R. Kamal Principal & VP, DSK Architects + Planners
What does the Covid-19 pandemic mean to the future of higher education...
Self Perform on Steroids
by Stacy Scopano
Chief Technology Officer, Skender
A systematic approach to integrated design, construction, manufacturing and strategic partnerships. An interview with Skender’s Stacy
Scopano.
A Dialogue With Katerra
by Craig Curtis
FAIA, Design Director, Katerra
Craig Curtis speaks on supply chains, scale, platforms and mass customization in a design-quality-focused organization.
Market Expectations in a New Normal
by Ken Sanders, Managing Principal, DesignIntelligence Strategic Advisors
Rapid-response and long-term strategies require granular,
client focus. Opportunities abound. Ken Sanders shares post-pandemic market thinking.
Closing Loops Cross-Discipline Research: Wicked Problems and Valued Futures
by Renée Cheng, Dean, College of Built Environments, University of Washington
Renée Cheng spoke with DesignIntelligence about AEC industry challenges, research adoption, knowledge loops, transdisciplinary work, and...
A Conversation with Jacobs
by Nancy Siefert, Ellen Sisle and Natasha Luthra
Where does the push for data-driven projects come from? How does a global firm collaborate, innovate and use data?? In this discussion,
three leaders of Jacobs’ global initiatives share their experience.
On Research
by Michael LeFevre, Managing Editor, DesignIntelligence
In a world full of data, designers, owners and builders can no longer rely solely on
intuition: we need to know what has come before — and use the wisdom of others.
Towards A Resilient Way
by Dave Gilmore, President and CEO, DesignIntelligence
In challenging times, being connected is more important than ever. Relationally, we
bounce back. Resilience is a matter of time in the recovery and functional relevance of an organization.
Research Directions For the Built Environment
by Blaine Wishart and Taylor Hahn
In this menu of strategic responses to IT-related challenges, two global experts offer opportunities for action by data-enabled firms.
Research A Culture of Inquiry
by Billie Faircloth, Partner, KieranTimberlake
Billie Faircloth leads a transdisciplinary research team to better understand questions around the built environment. She spoke with
DesignIntelligence about the integral role a culture of research and the power of inquiry play in design process.
What We Don't Know About Buildings
by Scott Simpson, Senior Fellow, DesignIntelligence
The design, construction and ownership communities are overdue for adoption of
data-informed processes. When will we join the rest of the business and scientific fields?
Design Thinking Goes Viral
by Scott Simpson, Senior Fellow, DesignIntelligence
What do Black Swans and viruses have to do with design? The rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus is a true “black swan” event. It was entirely
unexpected, there is no effective treatment or cure yet, and nobody knows what will happen next...
Workplace Safety: Learning Across Cultures
by Michael LeFevre, Managing Editor, DesignIntelligence
To cope with newfound safety risks, we need only look outside of our own cultures. And perhaps expand and adapt systems we
already have. Technology and humans will be required...
Crises Drive Innovation in Higher Education
by Barbara White Bryson, Associate Dean for Research, College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture, University of Arizona
In a
call to create opportunity from crisis, Barbara Bryson challenges academic leaders...
Working From Home: The New Normal?
by Ken Sanders, Managing Principal, DesignIntelligence Strategic Advisors
What are the consequences - unanticipated, physical and psychological - of working remotely? Among many dramatic impacts of
COVID-19, working from home (WFH) is a new and disruptive reality for design professionals globally.
Economic Implications of COVID-19
by Bob Hughes, Senior Economic Fellow, DesignIntelligence
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, DI Economist Bob Hughes outlines the economic reaction sequence and offers perspective.
The Post-Virus World of Design Coronavirus Foundations
by Blaine Wishart, Software Architect based in Berkeley, Ca. and Hainan, China
In this rapid response, DI’s technology expert Blaine Wishart shares email stream-of-thought data and links on the virus with our internal
team. We include his tips on...
Design in a Post-Virus World DesignIntelligence Foresight Perspectives
In response to the global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus pandemic, we share our thoughts and reactions with the greater DesignIntelligence
community. We are focused on...
