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Quick question. What physical tools do architects use most? Let us know in the comments below!

Here's what they told me 👇 “The architects that win always break the rules.” And the reason they win is because they developed a better solution that made the rules irrelevant. Many of us wrongly assume that rules are the starting constraint. But, in reality, rules are what you should evaluate first: - Do they make sense? - Does they allow for the best solution? - What rule is preventing the best outcome? I don’t believe rules are made to be broken. They’re made to produce the best outcome. But they’re not ALWAYS right. #architect Do you agree? Comment Below

Discover the value of an #Architect✨ Architect is about inspiring the next generation through K-12 engagement AND celebrating the architecture profession! We asked architects from all different places and journeys to answer this question: what is the value of an architect?  Let us know your answer in the comments! #LifeOfAnArchitect

“What is the Value of Architects?” Out of Architecture was invited to a talk organized by the AIANY Future of Practice Committee at the Center for Architecture. This engaging dialogue delved into diverse perspectives on defining the value of architects, discussing questions such as: → What do architects, clients, and the public think the value of an architect is? Which is the ‘right’ definition? → Do we need to explain ourselves better or demonstrate the value of an architect? → Are there models for architects to align their value with outcomes within the professional services, or do we need different approaches? What do you think about Erin's response to a discussion on 'profit' in architecture?

An architect's allure (or branding) has always centered around passion, creativity, and self-sacrifice. You can pick up a copy of Fountainhead to be reminded of the modern architect's ethos. This has led to many architects deprioritizing profit over ethics, which in turn turned them into pretty bad business people. Add the unanticipated conditions within the design/construction process, liability, and reliance on other teams and you have pretty volatile profit margins. Architects up until the 19th century defined the definition of Greek ἄρχω (árkhō, “I begin, lead, rule, govern”), but not so much today. Attribute technological advances in architecture that have further separated architects from the process, forced them to give up control and rely on consultants or engineers to take over specialized aspects of the design. What is the outcome? Technology will once again redefine the modern architect.

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Historically undercutting one another is part of the profit problem for architects and designers. But the "starving artist" model is neither attractive nor healthy and sure as hell doesn't scale... nor does it pay the bills, as one savvy commenter pointed out. And not demanding what you're worth means you're not paying your employees what they're worth, and why you don't have money to recruit and retain the best talent. It's also why you don't have proper BD and marketing budgets. Think about it. Architecture is a business and should be regarded as such. #Nextgen, we are talking to you: Are you going to be part of the problem or the solution? #Architecture #businessstrategy #profit

The Single Responsibility Principle is about functions and Classes--but it reappears in a different form at two more levels. At the level of components, it becomes the Common Closure Principle. At the architectural level, it becomes the Axis of Change responsible for the creation of Architectural Boundaries

Check out this great video on architectural erosion and technical debt. They break down what these concepts mean and offer some practical tips on how to manage them. If you're dealing with complex systems and want to keep your architecture resilient and adaptable, this is a must-watch. #SoftwareArchitecture #TechnicalDebt #MicrosoftDeveloper #TechInnovation

Information is the building block, knowledge is the structure, but wisdom is the architect that designs and guides their purposeful integration, illuminating paths of understanding and growth. #informationmanagement #knowledgeispower #wisdomjourney