Design Futures Council News
The View from Here: “Cometh the Hour, Cometh the Man.”
by Paul Hyett
RIBA, Hon FAIA,
Vickery Hyett Architects, Founder-partner
March 2, 2021 | 9 min read
From the United Kingdom, Paul Hyett reflects on three challenges facing RIBA’s new president and Britain’s architectural profession:
Brexit, The Grenfell Disaster’s Insurance ...
Seeking Clarity
by Stevi McCoy
Director of Organizational Development, HKS
February 25, 2021 | 15 min read
HKS’ Director of Organizational Development, Stevi McCoy, discusses control, emotional intelligence, acedia, punctuated equilibrium,
segmenting, the human spirit, and hope
Regaining Respect
by Barbara Heller
Founder, Heller & Metzger PC | Founder, CEO, Design + Construction Strategies LLC
February 17, 2021 | 15 min read
In this candid conversation, Barbara Heller reflects on the profession and speaks the truth about risk, reward, and default behaviors
Connecting Creatives
by Jason Schupbach
Dean, Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Feb 11, 2021 | 16 min read
In this candid conversation, Jason Schupbach, new Dean of Drexel’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, reflects on transcending disciplines and generations, and embracing...
Looking Back, Going Forward
by James Miner
CEO, Sasaki
Feb 5, 2021 | 19 min Read
Sasaki CEO James Miner reflects on a 100-year firm evolution, a 10-year transformation, understanding history, expanding disciplines, the
quest for diversity, and next-generation leadership
Inflection Points
by Kelly Farrell
Corporate and Commercial Practice Director, NBBJ
January 22, 2021 | 15 min read
NBBJ’s Kelly Farrell discusses bold moves, timing, inclusion, leadership, and priorities — during challenging times
Talking About Transformation
by Dave Gilmore, Bob Fischer, & Michael LeFevre
December 30, 2020 | 16 min read
A discussion on the "5 Tiers of Change" and the principles of reinventing businesses.
Pace and Place, Planet and Purpose: Reinvention Required
by Paul Hyett
PPRIBA and Honorary Fellow of AIA
December 23, 2020 | 5 min read
Paul Hyett’s perspective on the pace of change gives pause for thought.
A Conversation with A Global Citizen
by Calvin Kam
FAIA, PhD, PE, LEED AP, Founder/CEO Strategic Building Innovation, bimSCORE, BIM Supporters Group, and PlanMeetDone.com
December 17, 2020 | 19 min read
Dr. Calvin Kam talks about his journey in technology evangelism: to reinvent and integrate the industry.
Economic Review: Reinventing in 2021
by Bob Hughes
Senior Economist at DesignIntelligence
December 15, 2020 | 9 min read
Historic. Unprecedented. Catastrophic. Disastrous.