Project schedules are getting shorter and shorter. Building types are getting more complex. The number of pages in the code books are growing exponentially. It’s not enough to just work harder. There are only so many hours in the day. We have to start working smarter. We have to master our tools to stay competitive in the marketplace. We have to master our processes to produce better, more sustainable buildings.

Archsmarter aims to help architects and designers work smarter by providing great content on productivity, software customization and product reviews all served with a healthy dose of shop talk.

ArchSmarter was created by Michael Kilkelly in 2014. Michael is an architect and principal at Space Command, an architecture and consulting firm in Middletown, CT. Prior to founding Space Command, Michael was an associated at Gehry Partners in Los Angeles. Michael received his B.Arch from Norwich University in 1995 and his SMArchS from MIT in 1999.