Understanding AR and Global Collaboration

The speaker introduces themselves, sharing their background in teaching and professional experience at AR, a global engineering and architecture firm. They discuss the company's global presence, the Los Angeles office, and their role as a leader in the Acoustics, AV, and theater team. The importance of global collaboration and resource sharing within AR is highlighted, along with the diverse project types and disciplines the firm engages in.

What is the speaker's role at the University of Southern California?

• Head of the Lighting Department

• Teacher of Architectural Acoustics

• Associate Principal at AR

• Professor of Mechanical Engineering

How long has the speaker been with AR?

• 15 years

• 13 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

Where did AR originally start?

• United States

• Australia

• Canada

• United Kingdom

How many people are in the speaker's team in Los Angeles?

• 12

• 8

• 5

• 20

Which city is NOT mentioned as having a large AR office in the US?

• New York

• Miami

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

What is the approximate number of people working globally at AR?

• 5,000

• 20,000

• 14,000

• 10,000

What is one of the benefits of working at AR according to the speaker?

• Free travel opportunities

• High salary

• Global connectivity and resources

• Flexible working hours

What is the speaker's opinion on the resources available at AR?

• They are average

• They are outdated

• They are excellent

• They are limited

What is the speaker's specific focus within AR?

• Lighting Design

• Plumbing Systems

• Structural Engineering

• Acoustics, AV, and Theater Consulting

What type of projects does the speaker's team work on?

• Highways and Bridges

• Water Treatment Plants

• Sound Sculptures and Museums

• Residential Buildings