Technology in Architectural Practice

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  • 1.  Technical Knowledge Sharing Solutions

    Posted 02-06-2012 07:53 PM
    I am exploring options for establishing an interactive, searchable knowledge database where users can post useful technical information, helpful links, and start discussions within our mid-sized office. There are many options out there ranging from discussions forums, to blogs, to wiki's. Wordpress and Zohowiki are examples. Have any of you used these types of hosting services and have any advice on ones to use and ones to avoid?  

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    James Anderson AIA
    Washington DC
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  • 2.  RE:Technical Knowledge Sharing Solutions

    Posted 02-07-2012 10:27 AM
    if you are a mid-sized firm, you should consider converting your intranet to a SharePoint site. We made the switch las tear and have found the change to be very usefull. it is not only a metatag searchable database, but a company calendar, list maker, and file repository. ------------------------------------------- Gordon Rogers AIA Architectural Manager Kitchell CEM, Inc. Rocklin CA -------------------------------------------
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  • 3.  RE:Technical Knowledge Sharing Solutions

    Posted 02-07-2012 09:29 PM
    Hi James,

    I agree with Gordon about SharePoint. Our firm, Knowledge Architecture, has developed a social intranet product for architects and engineers called Synthesis built on the SharePoint platform. We have built intranets for almost thirty AE firms in the last 2 years.

    You can watch a webinar about Synthesis here: http://www.knowledge-architecture.com/synthesis.php

    Hope that helps.

    Best,
    Chris
     

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    Christopher Parsons, Founder and CEO
    Knowledge Architecture
    San Francisco CA
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