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We recently chatted with Dan Audette from GWWO. As Technology in Practice Specialist at the firm he’s tasked with not only managing existing tools, but also finding new ways to innovate. He’s an incredibly forward thinking design technology leader, and we love working with him! GWWO is based in Baltimore with ~70 staff.

Tell us about your company (short) & why was Arcol of interest to GWWO in the first place?

GWWO is an architecture firm based in Baltimore, specializing in cultural, educational, and community-focused projects. We strive to enrich the human experience through responsible design that is inspirational, evocative, and progressive. Arcol initially caught our interest because of its focus on real time collaboration within feasibility models, cloud-based tools, and data-rich feedback that aligns with our commitment to innovation and team collaboration.

Using Arcol’s target size feature, GWWO is able to visually inspect the model for noncompliant areas during live discussions with clients.

What size/type of project do you typically do feasibility studies for?

We typically conduct feasibility studies for medium to large-scale educational and cultural projects. These studies often involve complex considerations around the client’s needs, existing site conditions, historic elements, and community impact.

GWWO’s ‘Heritage Museums & Gardens Welcome Center’

What did your feasibility study workflow look like before Arcol?

Before Arcol, our feasibility studies involved a combination of tools such as Revit, SketchUp, and Excel for data analysis and documentation. The process required much manual coordination, back and forth, between platforms, making it time-consuming and prone to error.

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A mixed bag of tools and manual coordination….. probably sounds familiar right?

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