Where do buildings come from?

Have you wondered how the buildings you live, work, learn, and play in actually get created? Libo, Minkoo, and Alex break down the process of making a building and who is involved - who allows it, who pays for it, who designs, and who builds it. The group breaks down how it all comes together and starts to get at the important challenges and opportunities that the process enables. 00:00 Introduction: The Missing Gap in the Building Conversation 06:12 Market Conditions and Incentives in Building Construction 23:45 The Importance of Community Feedback in the Design Process 31:17 Balancing Risk and Certainty in the Construction Process 39:03 The Importance of Project Completeness and Quality 49:43 Becoming Informed and Engaged Occupants of Buildings