Development: Endless Meetings or Efficiency in Design Decision Making – The Workshop Approach

Laura Fitch

How can a group get the most out of their architect’s time and expertise? How can design meetings be run efficiently without a lot of stress or railroading? Kraus-Fitch Architects has evolved a workshop approach that consolidates the programming and design of cohousing site, common house and units into (3) 2-day and (4) single-day workshops. Laura Fitch will explain why she thinks this is a win-win approach for architect and group. She will also share the history of this development and the details.

Laura Fitch is a principal with Kraus-Fitch Architects, Inc. in Amherst, Massachusetts and a 14-year resident of Pioneer Valley Cohousing. Kraus-Fitch Architects has worked on programming, schematic design, and/or full services on 2-dozen cohousing communities across the US. Laura can be contacted at lfitch [at] krausfitch [dot] com.