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I would like to start a dialogue-- an on-line brainstorming session-- to discuss what are the most critical issues facing architects today.
This is not a new subject; however, it has not been as widely discussed as it needs to be.
There are many voices amidst our community that are saying the same thing only in different ways and in different communities. Thus, what better place to come together, from the expedience of our own computers, to discuss the issues that matter most to us?
Most of us, based on articles I've read and seminars I've attended, seem to agree that the role of architects is changing due to a variety of forces.
In this discussion, I'd like to ask you, based on your unique experience and perspective, what do you think are the most critical issues/obstacles/challenges facing the architecture profession today? Do you agree that the profession is in trouble? If so, in what ways?
Please prioritize what you think are the most vital issues that need to be addressed and in what overall direction do you see the profession headed amidst globalization in every facet of the word?
Once we've identified the problems, I'd like for this discussion to also be a place for ideas, solutions, innovations and collaborative sharing.
I have started a blog on this same topic and wanted to mention it here in hopes to increase the discussion and begin a brainstorming session on how we can improve our profession. Link to blog:
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http://network.aia.org/AIA/AIA/Blogs/BlogViewer/Default.aspx?BlogKey=ba0f2dc0-51a6-4aab-8a5f-f3e66c35b6ad
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Tara Imani AIA
Principal
Tara Imani Designs, LLC
Houston TX
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