Code review might serve the same purpose (depending on how you do it) but I've had a hard time getting organizations to "buy in" to code reviews for various rea

Code review might serve the same purpose (depending on how you do it) but I've had a hard time getting organizations to "buy in" to code reviews for various reasons (fear, pride, cost, etc.). On the other hand having the Architect act as editor after the code is written not only provides the "code review" function, but it provides the additional benefit of providing the Architect with feedback on the original design, and how the abstract design ideas are translated during the construction phase. I think it would improve communication on both sides (Architect and programmer) as well as overall quality...very nice...