Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

Three recipients of RECORD’s 2021 Design Vanguard Award discuss how they paved their own paths to starting their practices, through collaborative work, community outreach, a shifting client base, and a focus on sustainability.

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Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the importance of supporting a collaborative work environment within architecture and design firms to attract and retain a qualified staff.
2. Explain how community outreach can improve the reputation of a firm and provide opportunities for financial growth.
3. List key ways architecture and design firms can encourage flexible and resilient work environments to adapt to rapid change and a shifting client base.
4. Describe how a focus on sustainable design and next generation technologies can attract new business and a socially conscious work force.

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