Fundamentally, this research is about the role architects can play in enacting widespread system change. This idea however, is reliant on the ability of the profession to reevaluate and transform the way in which it traditionally practices.
The Design Speaks Architecture Symposium in August of this year raised the prevalent question of “what’s next for practice?” — whilst many participants expressed uncertainty about where the profession is headed, some alluded to working in the space between disciplinary silos. Given that the challenges of today will continue to grow in complexity, so too will the space between the dots and the importance of working between them to enact change.
Now is the time for architectural practice to evolve, for change is inherent and to remain relevant, it is in the profession’s best interest to get better at dealing with it. For what seems like a large and looming task ahead, the following quote may provide some reassurance,
Adam Grant (Professor, Wharton School)