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Ben: It's
fascinating to me,
that the architecture
that we walk in and out of
is really one of the largest
impacts on our lives,
but it's just quietly
in the background.
The light that's
affecting you, the space
that you're sitting in--
it really dictates
a large percentage
of our decisions each day.
We, as an architecture firm,
can make these buildings smart,
and have them do more,
not only for the occupant,
but for society in general.
Kristin: Our goal at
PATH is to pair technology
with our process
in innovative ways.
Jamboard provides
us a better way
to collaborate and
explore more ideas
within the same amount of time.
Cross-laminated
timber is another way
we're changing how
we work, and it
provides a direct
replacement for concrete,
really making the bones of
the building more sustainable.
Layers of small diameter
trees are glued up
in opposing directions,
using whatever type of wood
is available.
Because of the way that
it's precisely manufactured,
there's a lot of
upfront collaboration.
Not only that, but people are
in different parts of the world,
who were working on this.
The ability to use the
Jamboard app from anywhere
really allows
real-time collaboration
to happen between the
contractors and subcontractors
and people back in the office.
And it's really helpful
to have that mobility,
especially when you're
out in the fields.
Ben: The biggest
hurdle in our industry
is overcoming the status quo.
At PATH, we're all about
embracing change, pushing
the envelope, and learning
each step of the way.
