Let’s talk about collaboration. Research shows it is essential to creativity and efficiency and can bring a distinctive expertise to a project. Post-pandemic online meetings and documentation tools have put an emphasis on connectivity in our daily habits and made collaboration easier than ever. From beginning to end, architecture and design is a collaborative endeavor. No matter the project size, the work requires a knowledge base of specialists to get to the finish line, and the number of experts grows as the project develops and complexities are identified. The process inherently requires a mountain of communication and collaboration. How we get there can be chaotic; however, the team shares the same end goal — to enhance the user experience of space through forms, feeling and functionality. Understandably, it is difficult to bring together our community in the Beehive State. We are spread out geographically. We are busy. Keep in mind, though, that making an effort to come together to talk about design and work that inspires us will strengthen your practice and secure the future of the profession. Knowledge sharing encourages innovation. So how do we come together to enhance our architectural expertise? It takes skill to communicate effectively. According to some experts in collaborative working, there are three key elements to assist in gaining knowledge through collaboration:1 1. Create tools that allow everyone to communicate strategically about innovation. 2. Vet and refine ideas collectively and continuously. 3. Keep top leaders focused on helping [people] … get the resources and support they need. AIA Utah and AIA National touch on all these points with in-person and online opportunities to engage and learn. AIA is meant to strengthen the members of our community and diligently works to enhance relationships between our members. The purpose is to listen and implement the best ideas into working solutions. We AIA UTAH A Place for Collaboration and Community JESSICA HOFFMAN, AIA, NCARB PRESIDENT, AIA UTAH PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE From beginning to end, architecture and design is a collaborative endeavor. Design In Charts, Jody Brown 4 REFLEXION
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