Design Thinking

Architects use a formal method of design thinking to resolve problems and create sustainable solutions in the built environment.
We can use design thinking processes to solve problems and address concerns in our everyday lives and our living environments by:

considering our present situation and our preferred future goal or improved situation and,
exploring a number of alternative solutions simultaneously.

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