Architects Transitioning to Developers: Risks and Rewards

This chapter explores the challenges and mindset architects need to become architects and developers, emphasizing the significant risks involved. It discusses the importance of embracing risk and control in architecture projects, and how architect-developers navigate risks through hiring architects of record and innovative approaches. The conversation also delves into examples of risky projects, the integration of social agendas in development projects, and the value of pursuing an MBA in real estate development for a successful transition.