In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the way architects manage information is becoming just as critical as the designs they create. My recent conversation with Reg Prentice, CEO and founder of Tonic DM, shed light on this crucial intersection between architecture, technology, and business efficiency. Over the course of our discussion, Reg shared invaluable insights […]
Architects Adapt to ‘Big Data’
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 […]
Apple for Architecture
I have been using PCs with Microsoft operating systems since purchasing my first PC in 1992. We still use Dell PCs with Windows XP at the studio. When I hired John Whalen, our first Project Manager, he started preaching the virtues of Apple computers. I never considered Apple for the studio, because they would not […]