• When Architecture Gets “Ignored”

    A criticism that I’ve had over the years from various Architects is that IT appears to spend more time researching and protecting systems than supporting the actual practice of Architecture. It’s hard to argue with this on the surface: Security issues, rapid mandatory upgrade cycles and the BIM movement have made a lot of tough…

  • To Visualize or Not, That is the Question

    Among several firms here in Portland, there has been discussion as of late regarding the future of 3D services in house and its the roles, responsibilities and capacities. Much of the “3D” work done in house these days is really nothing more than SketchUp models and exports from Revit. In this discussion, concerned 3D specialists…

  • Making Paper Process Electronic

    It can be said that so much of what we do in Technology is replacing antiquated ways of functioning. One hopes that the drive for doing this is at least loosely rooted in improving a process or outcome that justifies the investment. Making Paper Process Electronic There has been considerable drive to turn our old,…

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