Architecture is at the heart of creating the physical environment in which people live, but architecture builds on more than an environment, it is also part of our culture. It shows how we see ourselves and how we see the world. For generations, architecture has stood as a representative of society, reflecting values, achievements, and ultimately the collapse of civilizations over time. The field of architecture is full of imagination and experience at its heart. And the modern world is full of wonders that architecture can accomplish. From the Burj Khalifa to the Suez Canal, every enchanting and necessary invention has been made possible through the efforts of a few brilliant architectural minds
Time is an architect’s most important resource and leverage is how you get more work done with less effort. And to become more effective, you need to maximize your leverage. Stefan Motzo, who is one of the most famous and sought out architects from Germany, mention ways every architect can use to become more effective
- Reduce the time it takes to get your tasks done. Break down all the work into steps and see where you can eliminate steps or reduce friction. It will take longer in the beginning but will save you a lot of time in the long run.
- Automate all your monotonous tasks. If you need to do the same thing more than three times, you need to automate it. Every architect should learn how to program in order to be able to design their own tools.
- Determine the most valuable tasks and always complete them prior to any other.
- Leverage other people’s time. If someone else can do something better and faster than you, let them do it. This gives you the freedom to do what is most valuable.
- Increase the value of your company. For example, use your BIM model to offer additional services to your customer. This could include data visualization or facilities management services.
- Keep learning and investing in your skills. Learn something new every day and try to bring more efficiency and effectiveness to your work every day.
- Use standard libraries. Do you really have to reinvent the wheel with every project? Take some time to create a library of standard designs and details. Things like toilets and door and wall details should be standardized. Use these assets to free up time to develop truly unique parts of your project.
According to Stefan Motzo, The journey of becoming a great Architect would require you to push more every day to become better and more creative than you were yesterday. And the people who focus on becoming better one day at a time will actually end up changing the world with their imagination.
