Hey designers! I recently spoke with a Principal of an Atlanta Architecture, Planning & Interior Design firm to find out who influences his designs, his thoughts on LEED, and the kinds of computer programs they are using in their firm. Check out what he had to say!
Who or what are the biggest influences on your designs?
"... I have been influenced the most in my career by Richard Meier and Aldo Rossi. Both create very rational and highly innovative buildings that shape the environment they are in."
How important do you believe LEED certification is?
"LEED certification and the green initiative will continue to be a driving force of architectural design for the next generation and beyond. Building sustainability will become more important as America finds new ways to be less dependent on foreign and domestic oil."
What kinds of design software are you using in your company? (CAP, Photoshop, Sketch-up, Revit, etc.)
"Revit and Photoshop are the two primary design and presentation software packages that our company uses. More and more of our clients are requiring that their building be created using Revit software."
He was also kind enough to share a little job advice such as to "...keep the faith and persevere through the process" (in regards to the current economy), to check out websites like Archinect, and considering becoming a product rep. On a positive note he added that the industry is seeing improvements- slow, but improving. That is always encouraging to hear!
Thanks again to the Atlanta Principal for contributing such great information to us!
For all the "Questions for the Professionals" postings I will not be including the name of those designers or architects I speak with or their company's name to protect their privacy, unless they allow me to do so.
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