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Reinventing the Firm

By Dan Noble
Oct 13, 2020

Dan Noble reflects on HKS’s firm transformation using a values-based approach. An inside look.
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12 min read

Simulation for Sustainability by Dr Dru Crawley

Simulation for Sustainability:
A Conversation with Dr. Dru Crawley

By Dr. Dru Crawley
Data modeling can change behavior. In this discussion, Bentley Fellow Dr. Dru Crawley discusses simulation, digital twins, and 5G — and revives an old idea for higher performing, sustainable buildings, infrastructures, and cities: designing for flexibility and adaptability.
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19 min read

Getting Back to The Truth

By Dave Gilmore
Dave Gilmore reminds us that understanding and collective good are parts of a sound social contract. Independence requires dependence and respect.
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4 min read

Redefining Professional Practice Education: Speculations and Challenges

By Irene Hwang
University of Michigan’s Taubman College Assistant Chair of Architecture Irene Hwang shares anecdotes that provoke speculation and challenges educators and practitioners of architecture to move in new directions.
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16 min read

What Won't Change

By Scott Simpson
Scott Simpson shares reasons for optimism by design thinkers.The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the A/E/C industry as well as society at large. Many design firms are finding ways to work remotely out of necessity. Backlog is dwindling fast, and new commissions are scarce. Newly minted architecture graduates...
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5 min read

Redefining Crowds, Space, Time - and Buildings?

By Paul Hyett
Paul Hyett shares musings on life, togetherness and technology in the United Kingdom. Aside from the seismic socio-political and economic changes that were already rocking the stability of our western boat, we are...
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5 min read