Architect–Builder Collaboration: Thinking Beyond the Design+Build Model

Buildlabs09 Mar, 2026Business

Welcome to The BuildLabs Architects Consortium, where Punit Chugh and the BuildLabs team brings together a select group of architects who share a belief that design and construction are strongest when aligned from the start. By collaborating early—from concept through completion—the consortium replaces the traditional fragmented model. Here, BuildLabs partners with architects of various disciplines from across the country to create an integrated, team-driven approach. The result is refined design and better outcomes for stakeholders, for clients, and for the planet. The best way to learn about the Consortium is to meet its founding partners, starting with Zachary and Alicia Clanahan of ZTC Architecture (ZTCA).