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Speculative vs purpose-built labs: Pros and cons

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Kemper, AIA and R. David Cole, AIA share the unique advantages and challenges of both spec. Kemper, AIA and R. Equipment Zones: Speculative lab suites typically feature more generous, flexible equipment zones, allowing researchers to install their specialized instruments and machinery. and purpose-build labs.

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The game room: Transforming game design office spaces

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The game room: Transforming game design office spaces 0 qpurcell Wed, 07/05/2023 - 09:04 Headquarters IA Interior Architects' designers discuss the aesthetic considerations for gaming industry work environments. The gaming industry office space isn't what it used to be.

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Designing a pedestrian-focused city for people to live, work, and play

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Shepley Bulfinch's Omar Bailey, AIA, LEED AP, NOMA, believes pedestrian focused cities benefit most when they're not only easy to navigate, but also create spaces where people can live, work, and play. Zoning laws Walkable cities benefit from a pedestrian-first zoning code. Roosevelt Row Arts District.

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Designing a pedestrian-focused city in downtown Phoenix

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Shepley Bulfinch's Omar Bailey, AIA, LEED AP, NOMA, believes pedestrian focused cities benefit most when they're not only easy to navigate, but also create spaces where people can live, work, and play. Zoning Code – Sustainability Bonus Credits Walkable cities benefit from a pedestrian-first zoning code.

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Heineken USA Headquarters redesign emphasizes employee interaction

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consolidates Heineken offices from two other locations into one, primary location. Spector Group, the primary interior architect for the redesign focused on two main improvements with the redesign: the expansion of the company’s bar and social zones and the enhancement and densification of the existing 60,000-sf bi-level space.

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Building healthcare in a coastal environment

Construction Specifier

Heuring, AIA, CCCA; Mitchell Elliott, AIA; Scott Horn, AIA; and Joshua Storm, PE. The new facility is six-stories with mixed occupancy use—a 3252 m 2 (35,000 sf) medical office building and a 14,864 m 2 (160,000 sf) skilled nursing facility (SNF)—and located within one mile of the Gulf of Mexico coastline. By David L.

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Home Plans for a Post-COVID Reality

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Generously sized entry foyers provide a sanitizing zone for guests, with room to store outerwear and shoes . The home office, for instance, is now a critical component of any home design. Dedicated home office with views into the courtyard . Evans, AIA, The Evans Group , devans@theevansgroup.com , 407.650.8770 .

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