The appearance and long-term maintenance of a work of architecture or interior design are heavily dictated by its materiality and the products used. If the selection of materials and products is not precise, the project can be compromised both aesthetically and functionally.
This is why specification is essential to achieving the desired result, and the professionals responsible for this stage must have a broad knowledge of the materials and products available in their region. But is material specification done similarly across all architecture firms? Do the initial and final stages of the project receive the same attention? How close is the relationship between architects and materials, really?
To answer some of these questions, we have launched a survey to gather insights on how architects and industry professionals specify materials and products in different parts of the world. Based on the findings, we will develop targeted content to assist professionals during this crucial stage of design development.
The survey is open to all our readers and is available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Participation is voluntary, anonymous, and takes about 15 minutes.
Update: This survey closed on July 7, 2020, to begin analyzing the collected data. We would like to thank the more than 500 participants. We will publish the results soon.
This article was written by Pola Mora. The translation is powered by AI.
