Abstract
Stressing emerging concerns about the impact of the built environment on human behavior, the authors postulate a serious gap in the interface between the architecture and social work professions. Some barriers to communication are described and elaborated in the context of examples drawn from two demonstrations currently under way. The few projects in the field represent a small beginning at creating linkages between architects and the service professions. It is proposed that the national professional organizations in both fields initiate collaborative endeavors aimed at mutual enrichment and improved service to their consumer populations.