America is such a diverse country. It encompasses geographic locations as diverse as the Mississippi delta, Bethel in Alaska, New York City, San Antonio in Texas, Hawaii and the Great Lakes. And it encompasses even more diversity in its community types -- from rural to tribal to suburban and urban. But despite this diversity there are many common themes that unite us. One of … [Read more...] about The role of architects in building communities.
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Nurturing urban entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurs will shape our future. They have problem-solving coded into their DNA. They are innovative, embrace challenges and change, are critical thinkers, questioning and always forward-thinking. Entrepreneurs see the bigger picture, think outside the box, are creative risk-takers and have the tenacity to follow through on their ideas. Entrepreneurs are enormously … [Read more...] about Nurturing urban entrepreneurs.
Technology, finance and inclusion.
There’s been a major shift in the way our financial systems work. FinTech, short for Financial Technology, or the use of technology in finance, is fast becoming the new normal. Increased connectivity and reliance on technology has brought with it a demand for new financial products, blurring the lines between traditional banking and less traditional financial … [Read more...] about Technology, finance and inclusion.
Mobility and disaster resilience.
Many people struggle to find convenient transportation options. They may have personal mobility issues or maybe they have to travel from work late at night when buses no longer run. Or they may live far enough away from a transit stop to not be able to walk there easily. Compound that with a pandemic, such as Covid19, when social distancing becomes critical, and it’s clear how … [Read more...] about Mobility and disaster resilience.
Re-designing design.
Once upon a time design and architecture were quite discrete disciplines. But over the years as educational priorities have been re-defined, they have become more complex and collaborative. We’ve adopted an inter-disciplinary approach to skills and knowledge that requires creativity, innovation and the ability to solve problems. Teaching is steadily moving towards a more … [Read more...] about Re-designing design.