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The future workshop for planning and building – <\/strong> by Carsten Hokema<\/p>\n\n The world of construction is facing major challenges and must undergo radical change. The combination of two different mindsets could make a significant contribution to this: how can architecture and entrepreneurship change the industry in the long term? I have been working on this question since 2004 and today I would like to tell you how the future workshop ” Planning and Building” came about and what vision drives me . <\/p>\n\n\n\n As an architect , I have always appreciated the complexity of our profession. We are generalists who deal with complex issues and create solutions. But the longer I worked in the industry, the more I realised that even architects are not immune to a certain rigidity in their thinking and actions. I was lucky enough to get to know the university professor G\u00fcnter Faltin and his approach to entrepreneurship at the end of the 1980s in Berlin and discovered a way of thinking that allows you to be creative and explore new entrepreneurial paths at the same time. <\/p>\n\n Many years passed before the idea for the ” Planning and Building” future workshop was finally born: with the intention of creating a space in which architects and other players in the building world could broaden their perspectives – away from rigid structures and towards new possibilities.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The world of construction is characterised by a multitude of problems: Architects are under economic pressure; investors often see sustainable projects as unattractive; construction companies are struggling with a shortage of skilled labour; users have little influence on planning. One thing is very clear: something has to change. Building must be completely rethought from several perspectives , namely sustainability , innovation, social aspects and economic efficiency. <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n With the Future Workshop , I would like to make a contribution to tackling these problems. We are focussing on three principles: <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Why does entrepreneurship suit architecture? Architects bring a lot to the table that is not always a given in entrepreneurship: conceptual thinking, the ability to coordinate complex projects and to present finished products at the end of a long process . Entrepreneurs , on the other hand, are trained to recognise and exploit market opportunities. This combined energy allows them to develop new business models and find and implement innovative solutions to urgent problems. <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Co-operation has always been a recipe for success. How about a world of planning and building in which co-operation replaces competition as we know it? Today, construction is often seen as a battle. This competition leads to inefficient processes, mistrust, a lack of quality and higher costs. Instead, we need a culture of co-creation in which everyone involved can be proud of the results of their collaboration. <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\nThe changing world of construction and challenges everywhere<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
The future workshop: A place for new ideas<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
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Architecture meets entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
Vision: co-operative building culture<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
Together for a turnaround in construction<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n