Dear Friends, 
ODA Architecture wishes everyone a joyful and safe Holiday!  2022 is poised to be extremely active for the construction industry. Construction is projected to expand by 5.7%. Seven of the top eight national markets for construction are in the Southeast, including Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham. Challenges will continue with material supply chains, shortages of skilled labor and logistics complications.

How can architects, developers, contractors, consultants, and suppliers capitalize on these economic opportunities with challenges that are out of our control? Will only the strongest survive?

Companies will thrive through creativity and connectivity.  Successful companies will seek creative strategies to collaborate. Connectivity will be key for successfully riding this economic wave.

Town Planning is integral to ODA Architecture’s work. Connectivity is one of the most important smart planning principles for creating successful sustainable communities. Well-connected streets and blocks are important to tying together diverse functions, districts, people, and activities. Solid infrastructure and a strong urban grid are paramount to connecting the community. The architecture should have a strong connection with the town’s history and socio-economic roots. Gracefully connecting to Mother Earth needs to be thoughtfully considered in the building’s design, materials and construction techniques.

In 2022, we will all have to work collaboratively instead of competitively.  There will be opportunities for everyone to demonstrate their creative skills in a region that is experiencing tremendous growth. More than any other industry, we have the opportunity to change the face of our communities and region. 

Let’s connect, as an industry, to help each other be successful. ODA Architecture thanks our clients, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and building reviewers for the connections that we have made over the past 37 years.

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season and a Prosperous 2022!