Why many offices solve the wrong problem:

Most architectural offices are very good at reacting. When a problem appears, they:

• fix it,
• work around it,
• or compensate with experience.

That keeps projects moving. But it also hides an important question:

Is this a one-off issue — or a pattern?

Local problems and system problems look similar on the surface. They feel urgent, frustrating, and time-consuming. But they require very different responses.

This checklist exists to help you locate the problem correctly before acting.