Optimizing Communication in Twenty-First Century Residential Architecture in Hawai‘i.
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2018-05
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Twenty-first century architecture is comprised of highly complex relationships between
architects, builders, and a wide range of specialty consultants who are utilized to bring a project
full circle. These multifaceted interactions reflect the complexities of today’s modern design
field. However, this compartmentalized architectural process has distanced many individual
specialists from one another, resulting in new modes of interaction, and demanding an increased
level of communication between all parties involved.
This dissertation investigates the importance of engaging with, and further developing
these modes of communication and interaction. It outlines the history of architecture so as to
understand how architecture is organized today, then examines the factors that have led to
changes in how entities interact, communicate, and work together. Further, it discusses the nature
of current architect, builder, and consultant relationships, the dynamics molding those new
relationships, and speculations as to future changes.
Understanding the history of relationships and build models, the different parties
involved in the architectural process, the contracts governing the relationships between parties,
and the current business models used enables identification of the strengths and weaknesses of
present day interactions. Moreover, by gaining a deeper understanding of, and engaging with the
many different modes of communication, architects and builders can greatly reduce project
inefficiencies and increase overall productivity, project quality, individual profitability, and, most
importantly, the design-build process as a whole. Focusing on the communication process
throughout the preliminary schematic and evaluation stages can ultimately benefit overall
architectural design, building aesthetic, and the functionality of a structure as well. The study
concludes by anticipating future changes, and proposing several modes of work and contract
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relationship modifications, based on the evaluation and state of operations, build methodologies,
entity interaction, and materials today.
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Communication, Design Build, Residential Architecture
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