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Why integrated design?

Architecture News - Jun 25, 2008 - 17:11   5975 views

A webblog on the issue: Atone time, architecture was recognized as having a responsibility forthe public good and the construction of the urban fabric. Over time,the relationships between designers and engineers have eroded, leadingto a disconnected and inefficient design process. The current state ofdesign lacks direction and order, leading to competition between designgroups and conflicting interests with marginal outcomes. How do webegin to integrate all design players, including users, back into thedesign process?
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