Summary of How to Project-Manage Architecture (Flora Bao, AIA, LEED AP of BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group)

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In this video, Flora Bao, AIA, LEED AP of BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, discusses the strategies she uses to manage architecture projects. She shares that, as a licensed architect with 14 years of experience, she has worked on a variety of projects, ranging from small-scale libraries to high-rise housing. Flora explains that, as a Chinese architect, she has always kept her culture and language alive, and this has led her to work on a variety of projects in China. Finally, she talks about a project she was involved in that is particularly close to her heart - the Kafko building in Beijing.

00:00:00 Flora Bao from the Ark Engels Group discusses the strategies, tactics, and techniques she uses to manage architecture projects. She shares that, as a licensed architect with 14 years of experience, she has worked on a variety of projects, ranging from small-scale libraries to high-rise housing. Flora explains that, as a Chinese architect, she has always kept her culture and language alive, and this has led her to work on a variety of projects in China. She shares that, as the project manager for BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, she is responsible for organizing new projects, and she has a thorough understanding of all aspects of architecture from contract negotiation to scheduling.
00:05:00 In this video, Flora Bao, AIA, LEED AP of BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, discusses the complexity of projects today, and how this has led to the growth of the biggest architecture firms in the world. She shares two projects she worked on personally - one in China and one in the United States - and explains how each required a large team of people to make it happen. Finally, she talks about a project she was involved in that is particularly close to her heart - the Kafko building in Beijing.
00:10:00 This video discusses the different roles and responsibilities of an architect, project manager, and other professionals in a project. Flora Bao, AIA, LEED AP of BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, provides an overview of how these roles are related to one another and how they contribute to a successful project outcome.
00:15:00 Project managers in large, complex organizations need to be able to delegate responsibility while still being in charge of important aspects of the project. They should also use various tools to keep track of project progress and communicate with all involved parties.
00:20:00 The author discusses how to project-manage architecture, noting that in China, where he works, there are different platforms and systems that project managers must navigate. He explains that in the United States, hierarchy is more horizontal, but in China, hierarchy is a big part of culture. He discusses how project management in China requires more skill in navigating the various layers of a company's hierarchy.
00:25:00 The presenter talks about how architects need to be strategic when posing questions to stakeholders, and how they should keep track of questions and solutions in an organized manner. She also recommends establishing pre-determined questions for projects, and creating closeout documents to ensure all questions are answered.
00:30:00 The presenter discusses the various stages of a project, and how to manage them. He mentions that for large projects, it is beneficial to keep track of the progress using separate files. He also recommends using bluebeam sessions to help manage projects.
00:35:00 The author discusses the differences between project management approaches at BIG, Flora Bao, and AIA. They state that, while BIG and Flora Bao have traditional project management structures, AIA is more flexible. The author believes that the most important qualities for a project manager are empathy and the ability to be decisive.
00:40:00 The speaker discusses some of the challenges of managing architecture projects, including the effects of pandemics on work. He discusses how Zoom calls have changed, and how personal interactions on Zoom can still be effective. He also discusses how to manage projects in different countries and cultures.
00:45:00 The presenter recommends that architects focus on individual roles within a project team, and develop close relationships with team members. They also advise against meetings with 10 people, as this would be too difficult for some team members.
00:50:00 Architecture firm managers must assess their own success on a project by balancing financial, design, and client satisfaction metrics. They should also be able to keep all aspects of a project flowing smoothly in order to maintain a positive outlook on the whole project.
00:55:00 The interviewer discusses the importance of having good mentors, and how one event helped to connect many of their mentors. They also mention that they are building something that they would like to see into the world.

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Flora Bao of BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group discusses how Monograph can help project managers more effectively visualize and manage architecture projects. The software offers a 10-day free trial, and Flora recommends giving it a try.