BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In response to these changes, we’ve identified design elements multifamily residential developers can use to maximize space while creating a positive impact on residents and the planet. Through careful design, we provided wellness spaces for mindfulness events, meditation, and other community-engaging fitness events.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In response to these changes, we’ve identified design elements multifamily residential developers can use to maximize space while creating a positive impact on residents and the planet. Through careful design, we provided wellness spaces for mindfulness events, meditation, and other community-engaging fitness events.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/16/2023 - 08:29 Office Buildings Gensler's Duanne Render looks at the incentives that could bring more office-to-residential conversions to life.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

0 qpurcell Thu, 12/14/2023 - 15:40 Affordable Housing As 2023 draws to a close, GBBN’s Mary Jo Minerich and Amanda Markovic, AIA sat down to talk about the future. The urban core is a big focus of development, though there is also clear interest in surrounding neighborhoods. What's next for affordable housing in 2024?

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BD+C

APRIL 17, 2023

The future of the 20-minute city 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/17/2023 - 14:20 Urban Planning Gensler's Stacey Olson breaks down the pros and cons of the "20-minute city," from equity concerns to data-driven design. This type of development, known as the “20-minute city,” fosters connectivity to everyday resources by design.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Kimley-Horn eliminates the guesswork of electric vehicle charger site selection 0 dbarista Mon, 11/27/2023 - 15:08 Engineers Private businesses and governments can now choose their new electric vehicle (EV) charger locations with data-driven precision. has 145,000 public Level 2 and direct-current (DC) fast charging ports. will need 2.3

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BD+C

JUNE 29, 2023

5 ways to rethink the future of multifamily development and design 0 qpurcell Thu, 06/29/2023 - 08:40 Multifamily Housing The Gensler Research Institute’s investigation into the residential experience indicates a need for fresh perspectives on residential design and development, challenging norms, and raising the bar.

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BD+C

AUGUST 17, 2023

How to design for adaptive reuse: Don’t reinvent the wheel 0 qpurcell Thu, 08/17/2023 - 09:52 Adaptive Reuse Gresham Smith demonstrates the opportunities of adaptive reuse, specifically reusing empty big-box retail and malls, many of which sit unused or underutilized across the country. Develop a strong branding strategy.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 2, 2023

4 design strategies for successful K-12 magnet schools 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/02/2023 - 09:41 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen's Donna Francis, AIA, Principal, and Becky Brady, AIA, share four reasons why diverse K-12 magnet schools require diverse design.

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BD+C

JANUARY 8, 2024

DLR Group adds executive leaders 0 qpurcell Mon, 01/08/2024 - 13:56 Designers DLR Group Chief Executive Officer Steven McKay, AIA, RIBA, announced new executive leaders for the 100% employee-owned, globally integrated design firm. DLR Group Executive Leadership Changes John Fuller, Assoc.

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BD+C

JANUARY 11, 2024

Designing for personal technology is crucial for senior living facilities 0 qpurcell Thu, 01/11/2024 - 16:00 Senior Living Design Today’s seniors are increasingly tech savvy. It isn’t enough to give senior living residents a pre-determined bundle of technology and assume that they’ll be satisfied.

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BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2024

My journey in architecture, from my roots in Detroit, to this influential role, has deepened my conviction that design has the power to transform communities and elevate the human experience.”

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BD+C

MAY 8, 2023

3 ways computational tools empower better decision-making 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/08/2023 - 09:01 BIM and Information Technology NBBJ explores three opportunities for the use of computational tools in urban planning projects. Not only does this lead to better engagement with clients and the community, it also creates more successful projects.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Houston's first innovation district is established using adaptive reuse 0 qpurcell Wed, 09/13/2023 - 08:58 Adaptive Reuse Gensler's Vince Flickinger shares the firm's adaptive reuse of a Houston, Texas, department store-turned innovation hub.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

0 qpurcell Mon, 11/06/2023 - 10:06 Designers DLR Group is expanding its presence in the Southeast with the opening of an office in downtown Nashville, Tenn.—a office Coy, a University of Tennessee graduate, brings 25 years of experience in design and development, working across the nation for civic, mixed-use, and retail clients.

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BD+C

MARCH 28, 2024

Workplace campus design philosophy: People are the new amenity 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:33 Office Buildings Nick Arambarri, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB, Director of Commercial, LPA, underscores the value of providing rich, human-focused environments for the return-to-office workforce. It’s not just about roll-up doors.

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BD+C

MARCH 28, 2023

Inclusive design requires relearning how we read space 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/28/2023 - 13:20 Designers Pulling from his experience during a campus design workshop, David Johnson, AIA, LEED AP, encourages architects to better understand how to design spaces that are inclusive for everyone. This won’t happen automatically.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Kimley-Horn expands expertise with LPDA partnership 0 qpurcell Thu, 12/07/2023 - 09:52 Engineers Kimley-Horn, a premier engineering, planning, and design consultancy, has joined forces with LPDA, a leading landscape architecture and land planning firm. Kimley-Horn serves both public and private sector clients.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Photo courtesy PDR A Sense of Community, A Point of Pride Constructing workspaces that encourage and develop a spirit of teamwork and a sense of community are very important in tech workplace design. It's the layering of variety that allows it to appeal to more people. This also allows for flexibility in future change.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:39 Urban Planning As climate change is linked with biodiversity depletion, fostering biodiverse landscapes during construction can create benefits beyond the immediate surroundings of the project.

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Construction Regulation Site Sustainability 116

BD+C

JULY 25, 2023

The latest 'five in focus' healthcare interior design trends 0 qpurcell Tue, 07/25/2023 - 09:45 Designers HMC Architects’ Five in Focus blog series explores the latest trends, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of healthcare design. Our commitment to inclusive design must go beyond physical accessibility.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Modern healthcare interiors: Healing and care from the outside in 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/08/2023 - 08:06 Healthcare Facilities CO Architects shares design tips for healthcare interiors, from front desk to patient rooms. CO's work in healthcare continues to develop alongside trends aimed at building a better experience in ecosystems of care.

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BD+C

JULY 13, 2023

Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:32 Sustainability HOK’s David Weatherhead and Atenor’s Eoin Conroy discuss the challenges and opportunities of refurbishing old buildings to meet modern-day sustainability standards. There needs to be positive social impact.

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BD+C

JANUARY 30, 2024

The practical magic of the design process 0 qpurcell Tue, 01/30/2024 - 14:02 Designers Designers bridge very different worlds, and there can be an air of mystery about the process and the various roles within it. The second phase, design development, involves refining that big idea, resulting in a precise plan.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Lessons learned from 70 years of building cities 0 qpurcell Mon, 02/05/2024 - 13:58 Urban Planning As Sasaki looks back on 70 years of practice, we’re also looking to the future of cities. As we plan for ever-changing communities, we continue to build a pluralistic practice. In turn, no singular solution defines how we work.

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BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2023

The programmatic evolution of the lobby 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/14/2023 - 14:21 Office Buildings Ian Reves, Managing Director for IA's Atlanta studio, shares how design can shape a lobby into an office mainstay. Mastercard Headquarters, Purchase, N.Y. 200 West Madison Street, Chicago, Ill. The lobby door is open!

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Office Zoning Atlanta Renovating 98

BD+C

MARCH 29, 2024

Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:18 Sustainability Chris Forney, Principal, Brightworks Sustainability, and Rob Atkinson, Senior Project Manager, IA Interior Architects, share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio.

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BD+C

APRIL 6, 2023

Design for belonging: An introduction to inclusive design 0 dbarista Thu, 04/06/2023 - 09:53 Architects The foundation of modern, formalized inclusive design can be traced back to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. Andrew North, Jr., Build trust: Make time to make everyone feel comfortable.

Design 52

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

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Housing Design Massachusetts Certification 95

BD+C

APRIL 8, 2024

3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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BD+C

APRIL 11, 2024

The just cause in behavioral health design: Make it right 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/11/2024 - 08:42 Healthcare Facilities NAC Architecture shares strategies for approaching behavioral health design collaboratively and thoughtfully, rather than simply applying a set of blanket rules.

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BD+C

MARCH 6, 2023

Benefitting kids through human-centric high school design 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/06/2023 - 09:09 K-12 Schools Ingrid Krueger, AIA, LEED AP, shares why empathetic, well-designed spaces are critical in high schools. High schools bring together kids from diverse backgrounds during a pivotal time in their development.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Using data to design the sports venue of the future 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/23/2023 - 10:20 Arenas Former video game developer Abe Stein and HOK's Bill Johnson discuss how to use data to design stadiums and arenas that keep fans engaged and eager to return. But I’m seeing a shift from wanting to do something iconic to something authentic.”

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Design Phoenix Innovation Organization 90

BD+C

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

0 qpurcell Mon, 02/27/2023 - 08:44 Virtual Reality SmithGroup's tour of the Metaversity gives us insight on bringing together physical and virtual campuses to create a cohesive institution. This content will become a foundation for more meaningful, long-term development. Southwestern Oregon Community College Metaversity.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Navigating architectural challenges—from 'unbuildable' to unbelievable 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/30/2023 - 10:12 Senior Living Design Mick Schaefer, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, recounts the challenges Vessel Architecture & Design had to overcome while designing a state-of-the-art senior living facility.

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Architecture Design AIA Engineering 105

BD+C

MAY 15, 2023

The new definition of Class A property 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/15/2023 - 08:55 Headquarters Dan Cheetham, Managing Director and Founder of FYOOG, believes organizations returning to a "hub and spoke" model could have a profound effect on properties once considered Class B. H-E-B Digital/Favor Delivery, Austin, Texas.

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BD+C

JUNE 26, 2023

Addition by subtraction: The value of open space on higher education campuses 0 dbarista Mon, 06/26/2023 - 14:19 University Buildings Creating a meaningful academic and student life experience on university and college campuses does not always mean adding a new building.

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