Led by Alisa Giron, AIA, and John Clark, AIA, the final session of the 2019-20 program sought to answer the question “where will we go from here?” The presentations not only challenged where and how the group would grow as future leaders, but also how the future of architectural practice develops in the midst of an industry-altering pandemic.
The opening presentation was delivered by Bruce Gunderson (Technology Director, Hartman+Majewski Design Group), the founder of Albuquerque’s own BIM 505 User’s Group. His practice and research focuses on how BIM is being increasingly integrated into cloud-based work flows and project management, as 2019 saw an increase in the use of Common Data Environments and the Cloud.
The group will next hear from Evelyn M. Lee, AIA, (founder of Practice of Architecture and Senior Experience Designer at Slack) and Larry Fabbroni, AIA (Associate at Strada, Pittsburgh). This presentation reviewed successful models of innovative practice and explored how their strategies apply to practice moving forward after COVID-19.
The session concluded with a presentation from Rena M. Klein, FAIA, of Charrette Venture Group. Author of The Architect’s Guide to Small Firm Management, Rena focused on how leaders of today may navigate their firm’s continuity and sustainability through current uncharted waters. This included consideration of conflicting macroeconomic factors impacting current practice. Rena also offered strategies for successful firm leadership during uncertain times.
This session was sponsored by M.A. Architects and RMKM Architecture, P.C.
Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program │ New Mexico 