People produce data, lots of it & Big Data can capture it, all of it. Imagine a new school or community development that can help plan itself with information collected from Big Data. Gone are the days of taking surveys and sharing your zip code at check-outs in physical stores as a way to predict […]
Get your practice on a fast track through technology
After graduating, a lot of young people encounter a slow start beginning their careers in architecture. The truth is that advancement through the profession, even in later stages, is slower than in many other fields. This post, written from the perspective of an early-stage architect, tries to explain why this issue exists and how it […]
Alexa In Architecture
Alexa is the way we will deal with our lives. Amazon is replacing much of our decisions with answers – with Alexa. Either architects are present in the mix of cultural awareness, or Alexa, who is the child of unavoidable Artificial Intelligence, will replace architects for all but those seeking the artisanal in architecture. This […]
How To Transition from CAD to BIM in 4 (Not So) Simple Steps
How To Transition from CAD to BIM It may be one of the biggest decisions an experienced small firm architect will make; to BIM or not to BIM? I have shared on this topic before over at the podcast, but times have changed. Today, I think that question is no longer valid. The decision is […]