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To Speed or Not to Speed?

To Speed or Not to Speed?

by DeeDee Birch | October 16, 2024 | 10 min read

The Pursuit of Understanding

The Pursuit of Understanding

October 16, 2024 | 2:32

I Think We Can

I Think We Can

by Michael LeFevre | October 9, 2024 | 9 min read

Questions and Consequences

Questions and Consequences

by Scott Simpson | October 2, 2024 | 5 min read

Time's Finiteness

Time's Finiteness

October 2, 2024 | 5:04

Context: Convergence

Context: Convergence

by Michael LeFevre | September 25, 2024 | 3 min read

Interdependent Convergence

Interdependent Convergence

by Dave Gilmore | September 18, 2024 | 4 min read

Planning and Execution

Planning and Execution

September 18, 2024 | 3:22

Leading Lines

Leading Lines

by Erika Moody | September 11, 2024 | 8 min read

Disasters, Dictators or Data?

Disasters, Dictators or Data?

by Patrick MacLeamy | September 4, 2024 | 3 min read

Resilience in Uncertain Times

Resilience in Uncertain Times

September 4, 2024 | 3:45

The Digital Twin: Planning the Future of Workplace Design

The Digital Twin: Planning the Future of Workplace Design

by Chikara Inamura | August 28, 2024 | 5 min read

Convergence: Buildings, Biology and Symbiosis

Convergence: Buildings, Biology and Symbiosis

by DeeDee Birch | August 21, 2024 | 6 min read

Adopting a Victim Mindset

Adopting a Victim Mindset

August 21, 2024 | 3:54

Three-Part Harmony: The Winning Dialogue

Three-Part Harmony: The Winning Dialogue

by Dez Joslin | August 14, 2024 | 4 min read

Coming Together

Coming Together

by Michael LeFevre | August 7, 2024 | 9 min read

Unchanging Values

Unchanging Values

August 7, 2024 | 4:57

The AI Revolution in AEC

The AI Revolution in AEC

by Robert Otani | July 31, 2024 | 11 min read

Taking the Long View

Taking the Long View

by Scott Simpson | July 24, 2024 | 4 min read

Attributes of Resilient Businesses

Attributes of Resilient Businesses

July 24, 2024 | 4:00

The Myth of the Undeserving Poor

The Myth of the Undeserving Poor

by Paul Hyett | July 17, 2024 | 7 min read

The Tortoise and the Hare

The Tortoise and the Hare

by Robert Hughes | July 10, 2024 | 6 min read

A Positive Manner

A Positive Manner

July 10, 2024 | 4:41

Context: Conviction

Context: Conviction

by Michael LeFevre | July 3, 2024 | 3 min read

A Conversation with Chris Allen

A Conversation with Chris Allen

31:56 | Global Principal - Regenerative + Nature-based Solutions, Jacobs

To Serve?

To Serve?

by Bob Fisher & Rico Quirindongo | June 26, 2024 | 5 min read

Investing in Others

Investing in Others

June 26, 2024 | 3:03

Values, Worldviews and Convictions

Values, Worldviews and Convictions

by Dave Gilmore | June 19, 2024 | 4 min read

The Promise: A Holistic, Values-Based Architectural Education

The Promise: A Holistic, Values-Based Architectural Education

by Michael Monti | June 12, 2024 | 6 min read

Intentional Contemplation

Intentional Contemplation

June 12, 2024 | 3:39

Time Is Running Out for Politics

Time Is Running Out for Politics

by Paul Hyett | June 5, 2024 | 6 min read

The Power of Belief: What Will We Do With It?

The Power of Belief: What Will We Do With It?

by Michael LeFevre | May 29, 2024 | 12 min read

Passing Judgment

Passing Judgment

May 29, 2024 | 4:40

Before and After

Before and After

by Jim Anderson | May 22, 2024 | 8 min read

A Conversation with Dr. Jesse Keenan

A Conversation with Dr. Jesse Keenan

25:22 | Associate Professor of Sustainable Real Estate and Urban Planning

Leading the Charge

Leading the Charge

by Charlie Cichetti | May 15, 2024 | 4 min read

Anticipating Trouble

Anticipating Trouble

May 15, 2024 | 4:47

Neuroarchitecture as Healing Design in a Changing Climate

Neuroarchitecture as Healing Design in a Changing Climate

by DeeDee Birch | May 8, 2024 | 9 min read

A Conversation with Don Harrier

A Conversation with Don Harrier

22:16 | Strategic Advisor and Leadership Educator

Communication in the AI Age

Communication in the AI Age

by Angela Watson | May 1, 2024 | 9 min read

Consultants and Advisors

Consultants and Advisors

May 1, 2024 | 4:29

The Eagle Has Landed

The Eagle Has Landed

by Bob Hughes | April 24, 2024 | 10 min read

A Conversation with Hael Kobayashi

A Conversation with Hael Kobayashi

23:49 | Chief Strategy Officer

Collaboration: Winners Without Losers

Collaboration: Winners Without Losers

by Paul Finch | April 17, 2024 | 4 min read

Leadership Transition

Leadership Transition

April 17, 2024 | 3:53

Embracing Responsibility

Embracing Responsibility

by Esperanza Harper | April 10, 2024 | 5 min read

Context: Connection

Context: Connection

by Michael LeFevre | April 4, 2024 | 4 min read

Like It or Not ...

Like It or Not ...

by Scott Simpson | April 3, 2024 | 4 min read

Brilliance and Insight

Brilliance and Insight

April 3, 2024 | 3:19

All for Intelligence

All for Intelligence

by Michael LeFevre | March 20, 2024 | 10 min read

A Conversation with Carol Ann Colbert

A Conversation with Carol Ann Colbert

36:48 | Workplace Strategist - Coca Cola Company, Chevron, JLL, etc.

A Gathering Intelligence

A Gathering Intelligence

by Dave Gilmore | March 13, 2024 | 4 min read

Relational Diplomacy

Relational Diplomacy

March 13, 2024 | 3:33

Shifting Decisions: Incorporating Embodied Carbon Emissions in Early Design

Shifting Decisions: Incorporating Embodied Carbon Emissions in Early Design

by Maisie Sargent Auld | March 6, 2024 | 3 min read

A Conversation with David Lau

A Conversation with David Lau

45:56 | Combat veteran and Senior Instructor with FLETC Leadership Institute

Rethinking Architecture Education (Learning from Practice)

Rethinking Architecture Education (Learning from Practice)

by Julie Ju-Youn Kim | February 28, 2024 | 10 min read

Planning and Focus

Planning and Focus

February 28, 2024 | 3:22

Higher Purpose

Higher Purpose

by Craig Goldblatt | February 21, 2024 | 16 min read

A Conversation with Eric Cesal

A Conversation with Eric Cesal

34:59 | Designer, educator, writer and noted post-disaster expert

Life at the Edge

Life at the Edge

by Dena Prastos | February 14, 2024 | 8 min read

Reacting to Criticism

Reacting to Criticism

February 14, 2024 | 3:25

Changing the Game

Changing the Game

by Roger Krulak | February 7, 2024 | 16 min read

A Conversation with Andrea Cochran

A Conversation with Andrea Cochran

33:11 | Founding Partner of Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture

IN THE MAKING

IN THE MAKING

by Gustav Magnusson | January 31, 2024 | 8 min read

Responsible Demeanor

Responsible Demeanor

January 31, 2024 | 3:11

The Biological Paradigm in the Technological Future

The Biological Paradigm in the Technological Future

by DeeDee Birch | January 24, 2024 | 8 min read

A Conversation with Ella Hazard

A Conversation with Ella Hazard

32:55 | Managing Director of Arktura Ventures

Letters From London Leaders Need Followers

Letters From London Leaders Need Followers

by Paul Finch | January 17, 2024 | 4 min read

Investing in Your Growth

Investing in Your Growth

January 17, 2024 | 3:29

Crushing Agendas

Crushing Agendas

by Paul Hyett | January 10, 2024 | 6 min read

Where Do We Go from Here?

Where Do We Go from Here?

by Scott Simpson | January 3, 2024 | 6 min read

DesignIntelligence in 2024

DesignIntelligence in 2024

January 3, 2024 | 3:25

2023 Supercast Series - Forgotten Relevance?

2023 Supercast Series - Forgotten Relevance?

2023 DesignIntelligence Supercast - 5 episode video series

Leadership Trust

Leadership Trust

by Dave Gilmore | December 20, 2023 | 8 min read

Investing Time

Investing Time

December 20, 2023 | 3:15

Trust at Scale

Trust at Scale

by Bob Fisher | December 13, 2023 | 7 min read

A Conversation with Rick Archer

A Conversation with Rick Archer

32:05 | Founding partner at Overland Partners Architecture + Urban Design

Trust in a Hybrid World

Trust in a Hybrid World

by Michelle Perry | December 6, 2023 | 5 min read

Multiple Dimensions of Perspective

Multiple Dimensions of Perspective

December 6, 2023 | 3:37

Building Trust (From the Inside Out)

Building Trust (From the Inside Out)

by Cheryl Durst, Hon. FIIDA | November 29, 2023 | 21 min read

A Conversation with Randy Deutsch

A Conversation with Randy Deutsch

29:57 | Educator, international keynote speaker, AI researcher

New and Old

New and Old

by DeeDee Birch | November 22, 2023 | 15 min read

Authentic Transformation

Authentic Transformation

November 22, 2023 | 3:30

In Design We Trust

In Design We Trust

by Paul Finch | November 15, 2023 | 3 min read

A Conversation with Evelyn Lee

A Conversation with Evelyn Lee

40:45 | Head of Workplace Strategy and Innovation at Slack Technologies

Disrupting Practice

Disrupting Practice

by Evelyn Lee | November 8, 2023 | 14 min read

Time and Resolve

Time and Resolve

November 8, 2023 | 3:18

Transition & Transformation. Technology & Trust.

Transition & Transformation. Technology & Trust.

by Bill Mandara | November 1, 2023 | 18 min read

A Conversation with Dr. Vini Nathan

A Conversation with Dr. Vini Nathan

33:19 | Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Auburn University

In Trust We Trust

In Trust We Trust

by Scott Simpson | October 25, 2023 | 5 min read

Board Qualifications

Board Qualifications

October 25, 2023 | 3:28

Relational Trust

Relational Trust

by Paul Hyett | October 18, 2023 | 6 min read

A Conversation with William Mandara Jr & Bolanle Williams Olley

A Conversation with William Mandara Jr & Bolanle Williams Olley

34:51 | Co-Owners — CEO and CFO, Mancini Duffy

Trust Me on This

Trust Me on This

by Michael LeFevre | October 11, 2023 | 12 min read

Decision-Making

Decision-Making

October 11, 2023 | 3:32

Building Trust

Building Trust

by James Krueger, Jennifer Wehling, & Sergio A. Lechuga | October 4, 2023 | 6 min read

A Conversation with Veronica Schreibeis Smith

A Conversation with Veronica Schreibeis Smith

32:12 | Founding Principal of Vera Iconica Architecture

Trustworthiness

Trustworthiness

September 27, 2023 | 3:37

The Work of Transformation

The Work of Transformation

by Bob Fisher | September 20, 2023 | 4 min read

A Conversation with Rico Quirindongo

A Conversation with Rico Quirindongo

33:02 | Director of the Office of Planning and Community Development, City of Seattle

Re-Imagining Decisions: Specifications, AI & Beyond

Re-Imagining Decisions: Specifications, AI & Beyond

by Vardhan Mehta & Dave Lemont | September 13, 2023 | 8 min read

Avoiding the Herd

Avoiding the Herd

by Dave Gilmore | September 6, 2023 | 2 min read

A Conversation with Andrew Kitchner

A Conversation with Andrew Kitchner

31:59 | Founder and CEO of New Wave Solutions

Nourish the Soul

Nourish the Soul

by Veronica Schreibeis Smith | August 30, 2023 | 20 min read

Core Beliefs

Core Beliefs

August 30, 2023 | 3:58

Are We There Yet?

Are We There Yet?

by Valerian Miranda | August 23, 2023 | 6 min read

Crossing Over: Inclusion in Physical & Virtual Environments

Crossing Over: Inclusion in Physical & Virtual Environments

by Bill Curtis-Davidson | August 16, 2023 | 7 min read

Hubris

Hubris

August 16, 2023 | 4:04

Imagine a World: Part 2

Imagine a World: Part 2

by Pascale Sablan | August 9, 2023 | 9 min read

A Conversation with Ken Sanders

A Conversation with Ken Sanders

34:22 | Principal at DesignIntelligence

The Wages of Synthesis

The Wages of Synthesis

by Paul Finch | August 2, 2023 | 4 min read

Adaptation

Adaptation

August 2, 2023 | 4:14

Imagine a World: Part 1

Imagine a World: Part 1

by Pascale Sablan | July 26 | 12 min read

A Conversation with Darryl Condon

A Conversation with Darryl Condon

37:38 | Managing Principal of hcma architecture

Balancing Priorities?

Balancing Priorities?

by Paul Hyett | July 19, 2023 | 6 min read

Closing Misinterpretation Gaps

Closing Misinterpretation Gaps

July 19, 2023 | 3:22

What’s Important Now?

What’s Important Now?

by Michael LeFevre | July 12, 2023 | 10 min read

A Conversation with Dilip Choudhuri

A Conversation with Dilip Choudhuri

23:10 | President and CEO of Walter P Moore

Time Crunch

Time Crunch

by Scott Simpson | July 5, 2023 | 4 min read

Depth

Depth

July 5, 2023 | 3:03

Context: It’s Not About You

Context: It’s Not About You

by Bob Fisher | June 28, 2023 | 3 min read

A Conversation with Kai-Uwe Bergmann

A Conversation with Kai-Uwe Bergmann

40:31 | Partner at BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group)

“Not So Big” A Really Big Deal

“Not So Big” A Really Big Deal

by Sarah Susanka | June 21, 2023 | 23 min read

Loving What You Do

Loving What You Do

June 21, 2023 | 2:36

Staying in the Center (Contextually Aware Leadership)

Staying in the Center (Contextually Aware Leadership)

by Dave Gilmore | June 14, 2023 | 5 min read

A Conversation with James Middling

A Conversation with James Middling

26:17 | Global Built Environment Sector Leader for Mott MacDonald

Heads Up. Eyes Out. Minds Open.

Heads Up. Eyes Out. Minds Open.

by Danielle Hermann & Justin Bishop | June 7, 2023 | 7 min read

The Leader's Toolbox

The Leader's Toolbox

June 7, 2023 | 3:22

Elevating Community Mental Health

Elevating Community Mental Health

by Stephen Parker | May 31, 2023 | 9 min read

A Conversation with Julia Gamolina

A Conversation with Julia Gamolina

27:49 | Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Madame Architect

Transforming Systems: Seeing in New Ways

Transforming Systems: Seeing in New Ways

by Francesca Birks | May 24, 2023 | 7 min read

Words and Expressions

Words and Expressions

May 24, 2023 | 2:59

Leaving Well Enough Alone

Leaving Well Enough Alone

by Paul Hyett | May 17, 2023 | 7 min read

A Conversation with Don Davies

A Conversation with Don Davies

25:16 | Co-founder of Davies-Crooks Associates

Putting Context in Context

Putting Context in Context

by Scott Simpson | May 10, 2023 | 3 min read

Purposeful Leadership

Purposeful Leadership

May 10, 2023 | 2:59

A Conversation with Tyler Goss

A Conversation with Tyler Goss

40:05 | VP and Global Digital Lead at AECOM

Inclusion and Diversity

Inclusion and Diversity

April 26, 2023 | 3:40

Making Metrics Matter

Making Metrics Matter

by Robert Yuen & Marjanne Pearson | April 19, 2023 | 15 min read

A Conversation with Marilyn Moedinger

A Conversation with Marilyn Moedinger

36:04 | Founding Principal of Runcible Studios

Out of Context

Out of Context

by Paul Finch | April 12, 2023 | 3 min read

Leading Together

Leading Together

April 12, 2023 | 4:01

Rotating Heads

Rotating Heads

by Michael LeFevre | April 5, 2023 | 15 min read

A Conversation with Adrian Parr

A Conversation with Adrian Parr

26:35 | Dean of the College of Design at the University of Oregon

Cultivation

Cultivation

March 29, 2023 | 2:55

A Conversation with Susanne Torriente & Manjeet Ranu

A Conversation with Susanne Torriente & Manjeet Ranu

23:22 | Susanne Torriente of Jacobs & Manjeet Ranu of WSP

Resilience and the Culture of Winning Work

Resilience and the Culture of Winning Work

by Bob Fisher & Phyllis Goetz | March 15, 2023 | 9 min read

Centeredness

Centeredness

March 15, 2023 | 2:58

The Resilience of Buildings and People

The Resilience of Buildings and People

by Alastair Elliott | March 8, 2023 | 11 min read

A Conversation with Ben Vickery & Charlie Jahnigen

A Conversation with Ben Vickery & Charlie Jahnigen

25:42 | Ben Vickery, co-founder of Vickery Hyett & Charlie Jahnigen, Vice President at SHP

Embracing the Unknown

Embracing the Unknown

by Alastair MacGregor | March 1, 2023 | 10 min read

Trusted Voices

Trusted Voices

March 1, 2023 | 2:55

Leadership Resilience

Leadership Resilience

by Dave Gilmore | February 22, 2023 | 7 min read

Start by Starting

Start by Starting

TIDI071: Founder and CEO of ds30, Volker Buscher is experienced in developing and implementing...

Striking a Balance

Striking a Balance

by Jennifer Stone
Partner, Robert A.M. Stern Architects
February 15, 2023 | 11 min read

RAMSA’s Jennifer Stone discusses resilient design and historical context.

Beware the Speculators

Beware the Speculators

February 15, 2023 | 3:52

Safety and Security Are Not the Same

Safety and Security Are Not the Same

by Paul Finch | February 8, 2023 | 5 min read

What Problems Have You Got?

What Problems Have You Got?

TIDI070: Gavin Starks has founded, funded, and run over a dozen organizations including...

Adaptive Leadership

Adaptive Leadership

by Margaret McMahon
SVP/Global Director, Wimberly Interiors (WATG)
February 1, 2023 | 10 min read

WATG’s Margaret McMahon offers keys to staying strong, listening well and holding onto the heart and soul of design.

Maintaining a Central Posture

Maintaining a Central Posture

February 1, 2023 | 4:57

Certainty and Resilience Stories and Surprise

Certainty and Resilience Stories and Surprise

by Michael LeFevre
Managing Editor, DesignIntelligence
January 25, 2023 | 8 min read

DI’s managing editor Michael LeFevre calls on a chorus of voices outside the industry to challenge the “illusion of continuity,” build understanding and confidence — and help us live better.

Designing For Public Health

Designing For Public Health

TIDI069: Erik Svendsen is Director of the Division of Environmental Health, Science, and Practice at the National Center...

Our Duty to Provide Resilient Security

Our Duty to Provide Resilient Security

by Paul Hyett, PPRIBA, Hon FAIA
Founding Principal of Vickery-Hyett in the U.K
January 18, 2023 | 7 min read

Paul Hyett challenges design leaders across the globe — regardless of their political context — to meet the real needs of our planet and its peoples.

Respect for Competitors

Respect for Competitors

January 18, 2023 | 3:27

The Season of Specialization

The Season of Specialization

by Robert Grupe
January 11, 2023 | 8 min read

Industry guru Robert Grupe discusses broadened expertise and challenges in alternative design support methods for consultative design such as design-assist, design-build and delegated design.

Here and Now (and in the Near Future)

Here and Now (and in the Near Future)

TIDI068: Dr. Mitchell Joachim is an Associate Professor of Practice at NYU and...

Bouncing Back

Bouncing Back

by Scott Simpson, FAIA
Senior Fellow, Design Futures Council
January 4, 2023 | 5 min read

Scott Simpson offers navigational advice for firms.

Contagious Optimism

Contagious Optimism

January 4, 2023 | 3:35

Hope for 2023

Hope for 2023

December 28, 2022 | 4:17

Leadership Impact

Leadership Impact

by Dave Gilmore
President and CEO, DesignIntelligence
December 28, 2022 | 7 min read

DI’s CEO Dave Gilmore shares a triptych of parables.

Leaving a Legacy

Leaving a Legacy

by Bob Berkebile
Founder and Principal Emeritus, BNIM
December 21, 2022 | 14 min read

AIA Kemper Award winner Bob Berkebile shares insights on a life of influence and impact.

Resident Magnetism

Resident Magnetism

December 21, 2022 | 4:13

Brace for Impact

Brace for Impact

by Michael LeFevre
Managing Editor, DesignIntelligence
December 14, 2022 | 14 min read

Firms with intentional strategies around data, value generation and inclusion will enjoy positive impact and increased influence. Others beware.

Leading Creatives: Part Four

Leading Creatives: Part Four

TIDI067: Bob Fisher wraps up the series and shares what he learned...

2022 Leadership Summit on the Business of Design

2022 Leadership Summit on the Business of Design

Boston, MA, November 14-15, 2022 

Leading Creatives

Leading Creatives

by Katie Pattison
Vice President of Global Marketing, WATG
December 7, 2022 | 11 min read

This interview is part of a combination podcast and written series in which DI’s Bob Fisher investigates leadership of creative teams