Practicing is an opportunity to listen.

To create a building (or anything that is designed, really), a number of voices need to be part of the conversation. Understanding clearly the connections between a project’s site, program, budget, and schedule is critical to crafting an architectural solution specific to and appropriate for its unique context. Asking questions is important. Offering ideas is imperative. Communicating openly is paramount. Collaborating effectively with clients and colleagues, consultants and contractors joins together the process of architectural thinking and the product of constructive making.