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The fundamental 'BIM mismatch' between architects and contractors discussed at Harvard roundtable

Archinect

After all, contractors and sometimes clients want and need 3D models of buildings that can directly inform how buildings should be constructed. In the conversation, McGuffin notes that many contractors in-fact discard architects’ digital models, opting to rebuild them from 2D drawings to minimize risk.

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In a downturn, manage your clients, people, and cash, says former HOK CEO

Archinect

To find out how architects, particularly firm owners, can navigate the current downturn, we recently spoke with former HOK CEO and Chairman Patrick MacLeamy on the subject. geographical regions.

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‘Why is Hollywood obsessed with architects?’ asks The New York Times

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The films remind us that a building is for the people and places surrounding it — what the critic Ian Nairn called “relationship” — as much as for its maker or client. In recent years, that fact has changed the profession from both sides of the political aisle.

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Architects and Clients Downbeat About Economy: Archinect's Business Survey Results Revealed

Archinect

To investigate how the architecture profession was fairing against such headwinds, we asked you a series of questions on the economic health of your firm, your sentiments on the wider sector, your experience of the job market, your conversations with clients, your plans for the future, and more.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint. Join this webinar to learn how!

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Designing with Purpose: The Art of Understanding Clients in Architecture

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Ema is a trained architect, writer and photographer who works as a Junior Architect at REX in NYC. In architecture, the client-architect relationship is the cornerstone of meaningful design. Architect Louis Kahn once said, “A building is like a child; it needs a mother.”

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Five Ways Architects Charge Fees, and Five Tips to Consider

Archinect

In this article, we take the conversation about the architect's cash flow back to its roots: fees.

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