How Should Architects + Structural Engineers Work Together? w/ Point B Design Group & A-1 Engineers

Why don't Architects sketch with clients anymore? And why don't Engineers invest in teaching their Architect collaborators?

These two Austin firms have revolutionized collaboration by front-loading coordination, using paper to build trust, and aligning billing phases perfectly.

In this episode, you will learn:
→ Why front-loading structural knowledge eliminates late-stage coordination disasters
→ How paper sketching prevents "too precious" client paralysis in early phases
→ The transparent billing model that forces perfect architect-engineer phase alignment
→ Why trust reduces process steps and speeds project delivery
→ How to break the linear design-coordinate-redline cycle that burns months

Skip to the best parts:
01:01 - How two Texas firms started their natural partnership
08:31 - Breaking the linear project delivery methodology
14:10 - Time management vs accessibility paradox for engineers
11:30 - Transparent billing and phase alignment requirements
29:20 - Tool stack: Monograph, ArchiCAD, paper sketching, and AI rendering
34:30 - Hiring mindset over degrees and team development
47:50 - What they'll never go back to doing

Meet our guests:
Maggie Wylie, AIA, is founder of Point B Design Group in Austin, Texas, specializing in residential and commercial projects with a focus on collaborative efficiency.

Moises Cruz is principal structural engineer at A-1 Engineering, bringing military training and forensic expertise to prevent construction failures. Together, they've completed 6 projects with 4 more in progress.

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