Robert Douglass, a Masters in Architecture graduate now working for Voith & Mactavish Architects in Philadelphia while completing an internship, has equally high praise for the design build studio.
"Getting the school into the community is a huge boost for the school's image and introduces students to the idea of using their specialized knowledge for community service," Douglass said. "The program really opened our eyes to the whole process of construction, even though it was a pretty small project. We went not just through the design, but also client approval, working with engineers, documentation, permitting, estimating, purchasing, phasing and logistics of construction, and construction. "
"I have a tendency (as, I think, do most architects) to want to do everything myself, but the Design/Build forced me to become better both at delegating and at teaching, which in retrospect were probably the most valuable things for me," Douglass said. "We learned a lot about being rigorous and methodical and cooperative in our working habits, both to improve the quality of the product and to make it easier to work as a team. I think a lot of us learned a little more about where our real talents and tastes lie within the wider field of architecture, which led us to a deeper understanding of ourselves, our classmates, and the industry."
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