How Engineers Think (And Why Architects Should Care)

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Architects and engineers think differently — and that’s a good thing.

In this episode of Developing Designers, we explore how engineers evaluate a design the moment they see it — from mechanical room location and ceiling space to glass walls and structural constraints.

We discuss:

• What engineers look at first in a building layout
• Why ceiling height is never “just ceiling height”
• Common misunderstandings between architects and engineers
• Why early communication in schematic design matters
• Mentoring young engineers to speak up
• Lessons learned from construction when you don’t push hard enough

If you’re part of a design team, this episode will help you collaborate more effectively — and avoid costly mistakes.