Most architects are acutely conscious of the long-term significance of their buildings.
But fewer are conscious of the long-term significance of their corporate culture. When it comes to leaving a cultural legacy for practitioners, however, one Texas firm stands out. Close to 300 students, faculty, professionals, and CRS alumni gathered to hear architecture, construction, and engineering professionals who had been associated with CRS discuss innovative aspects of the firm's corporate culture. Panel discussions explored process innovations in design, programming, project delivery, and team organization. A critical look at the firm's demise rounded out the discussion, offering insight not only into what worked at CRS, but also what didn't.