2024-04-16T16:21:33-04:00 https://archinect.com/blog/article/93446369/the-major-issues-in-architecture-s-toolkit Commix 2014-02-13T12:39:57-05:00 >2014-07-05T12:16:09-04:00 <p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/do/do11pwf608i7bi9e.jpg">Discussing the architect&rsquo;s toolkit of software can produce heated debates.&nbsp; Naturally, one develops a personalized methodology&nbsp;which might not be the most efficient but might be what one is comfortable using.&nbsp; I am sharing the process that I have become familiar with and pointing out the pitfalls that I have had to address the most while being a part of the collaborative design process in the professional realm.&nbsp; There seems to be a bit of nebulous information clouding the core software uses which needs to be cleared to improve both quality and efficiency. Please feel free to add commentary in the comments; I am always looking to improve my process.</p><p><strong>Start of Project</strong></p><p>Every project has its parameters and context which needs to be addressed to create the most informed project. Global Informational Systems (GIS) is an invaluable tool which I find widely neglected in both academia and the professional industry.&nbsp; Government entities survey their jurisdiction and create a database of files w...</p>