Architects cut corners by copying previous designs, study finds

By Tom Lowe2024-09-18T11:42:00

Research by the University of Manchester looked into how architects make decisions on projects

Architects often take shortcuts by copying previous designs and rely too much on others to handle complex tasks without double-checking, a new study has found.

Research carried out by the University of Manchester found architects often rely on their instincts when deciding which information to use and how to solve design problems.

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