How to give effective feedback on architectural designs?
Providing clear and constructive feedback ensures your project aligns with your vision. Here’s how to do it:
Understand the Design Intent Before critiquing a design, ask yourself:
What is the design team trying to achieve with this concept?
How does it meet my functional and aesthetic goals?
Be Specific in Your Feedback Vague comments like “I don’t like it” don’t provide actionable insights. Instead:
Explain what aspects work or don’t work and why.
Use specific terms such as “I’d prefer more natural light” instead of “Make it brighter.”
Use Visual Aids If you struggle to articulate feedback, reference:
Examples from design magazines.
Sketches or digital markups.
Prioritise Functionality While aesthetics are important, also consider:
Space utilisation and efficiency.
Accessibility and future adaptability.
Effective feedback leads to better collaboration and results.