This Is DesignIntelligence

What would happen if the many thinkers, the curious searchers and knowledge scientists joined together to solve the challenges of the built environment? What would occur if the field of research was understood as open and wholly accessible rather than closed and shielded by some shallow sense of competitive advantage?

Dr. Barbara White Bryson is the Associate Dean for Research and Director of the Drachman Institute at the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture at the University of Arizona. In her new book, Creating a Culture of Predictable Outcomes, she offers specific guidance to industry stakeholders to succeed in achieving project-related predictable outcomes by focusing on culture rather than process. On this edition of This Is DesignIntelligence, she talks about the three biggest mistakes that project leaders are making and why we desperately need to create cultures where innovation is possible.

Transformation is rarely instantaneous.  It’s usually a matter of time coupled with several other variables resulting in a sometimes wholly unrecognizable outcome.  The primary partner to time in the transformational journey is choice. Leadership choices impact far more than the decider. People, businesses, economies and cultures are formed and shaped by the myriad choices made each day by leaders...

At DesignIntelligence, we see a major shift occurring that will most likely take center stage in the second half of the year. It centers around the domain of talent. To best thrive on the opportunities ahead, a keen and unwavering commitment to talent excellence is necessary.

Paul Hyett, RIBA, and Honorary Fellow of AIA, is an independent consultant practicing out of London. He was formerly President of the Royal Institute of British Architects and Principal with HKS architects for 20 years. On this edition of This Is DesignIntelligence, Paul reminisces about his journey from van driver to the merchant Navy to RIBA president, talks about what he’s been doing since retiring from HKS, and shares the formative experience that shaped him and led him to be optimistic about change in all circumstances

Dave Gilmore, President and CEO of DesignIntelligence, shares insights, encouragements, and foresight perspectives as the built environment industry grapples with the effects of COVID-19.

Dave Gilmore, President and CEO of DesignIntelligence, shares insights, encouragements, and foresight perspectives as the built environment industry grapples with the effects of COVID-19.

Dave Gilmore, President and CEO of DesignIntelligence, shares insights, encouragements, and foresight perspectives as the built environment industry grapples with the effects of COVID-19.

Dave Gilmore, President and CEO of DesignIntelligence, shares insights, encouragements, and foresight perspectives as the built environment industry grapples with the effects of COVID-19.

Phil Bernstein and Scott Simpson join Dave for part 2 of their discussion about the future of architecture, and particularly around the theme of risk and contractual instrumentation towards better outcomes for the future. On this edition of This Is DesignIntelligence, you'll hear about the difference between sharing risk and dividing risk, why we need to get creative about our contractual structures, and how the events of 2020 have given us a unique opportunity to examine the fundamental value proposition of the design professions.