This article was originally published on Lang Architecture’s website. There’s something magical that happens when designers successfully collaborate with makers on projects. …

This article was originally published on Lang Architecture’s website. The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have brought me back to the last time I experienced something seismic like this: the 2008 financial crisis. It was frightening, it tested me, and ultimately it made me and my work better. …

This article was originally published on Lang Architecture’s website. Most successful projects are group projects — but not everyone sees it that way. Some professionals prioritize their own interests over others. I call this the “problem of me.” When this occurs, projects suffer, and everyone involved bears the brunt of…

This article was originally published on Lang Architecture’s website. Great movements can start with just a little push. Think of how a flywheel works. It starts as a seemingly immovable object, but with some effort, it starts to rotate slowly. Over time, as consistent force is applied, the wheel moves…

This article was originally published on Lang Architecture’s website. What I miss most about New Orleans, the city where I grew up, is the magnificent trees. The Oak trees especially. Those majestic, aged trees to me embody both the beauty and power of nature. The struggle of man versus nature…

This article was originally published on Lang Architecture’s website. Luxury is often associated with material goods such as cars, jewelry and fine art, but the luxury of nature can be far more extraordinary. This isn’t a new idea. Our appreciation for nature tends to go in cycles, just as trends…

This article was originally published on Lang Architecture’s website. What do you want? How do you build trust? How do you succeed? Answers to these questions require a combination of time, experimentation, and persistence. I often don’t know what I want until I try something, fail, then find my desire is not only intact, but even stronger. The sting of failure is real…

“Success comes when people act together; failure tends to happen when we act alone.” — Deepak Chopra The new economy has resulted in a pervasive shift from large corporations to the dynamism of individual entrepreneurs. Working without restriction, individuals can bring the tenacity and vitality required to succeed in business…