What can software architects learn from building Architects?

What can be learned from actual physical Architecture that might make you a better software architect?  How are they similar, how are they different, and where do they overlap in a real way?  Listen to this episode to learn how.

Bett and Russ discuss software architecture versus building Architecture with Donna L. Cohen.  Donna is an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture for the University of Florida's College of Design, Construction, and Planning.  Donna is also a partner with an architecture firm: Armstrong + Cohen Architecture. 

Links to items Donna mentioned:

• Architecture for Humanity, which has an open source platform for community projects.
• Read about the razing of the Folk Art Museum at MOMA
• Small Scale, Big Change: New Architectures of Social Engagement exhibit by Andres Lepik at MOMA (there's a link to the publication on that page).
• The Architectural firm Donna is a partner in: Armstrong + Cohen Architecture (www.acarch.net)

Listen now:


Reading  recommendations:

Bett Recommended:
How to Create a Mind: The Secret of Human Thought Revealed by Ray Kurzweil

Russ Recommended:
Silicon Swagger: Tech Titans Embrace Big Architecture from Wired Magazine

Regarding the comment about the location of the restrooms at Pixar, read more about it here.