article thumbnail

Inclusive design requires relearning how we read space

BD+C

David Johnson, AIA, LEED AP Higher Education University Buildings Designers It’s a simple premise: we all perceive space differently. The imagery used ranged in complexity—from restroom signage that reinforced binary gender definition to classrooms that contributors perceived as “hierarchical” and “replicating power structures.”

Design 95
article thumbnail

Surfing the Metaversity: The future of online learning?

BD+C

Seul Lee and David Johnson Performing Arts Centers Higher Education School Construction University Buildings Augmented Reality Gamification Virtual Reality The definition of “on campus” is changing. What does practice look like in Higher Education planning and design as the Metaversity ascends?

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Addressing Labor Shortages Through DEI: Overheard in the Big Room  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs and practices help build a stronger and more resilient workforce to weather the labor shortage. . Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Definition According to the Pros . My organization has a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment. This is most likely not new news to you.

Equity 52
article thumbnail

Digital Builder Ep 55: Sparking a Passion for Construction in Younger Generations 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

.” Knowledge gaps Sometimes, misconceptions exist because people don’t have enough knowledge to challenge them.  That’s why a lot of Fope’s work is in improving “education and awareness.”  ” Fope continues, “I think that’s one thing we definitely need to do better.

article thumbnail

We Analyzed 600+ Construction Job Listings for Gender Bias: What We Found Surprised Us

Autodesk Construction Cloud

To help understand why this is the case and what can be done to close the gap, we spoke with two industry talent experts from DPR Construction: Alison Tripp, National Talent Acquisition Leader, and Stacee Barkley, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader. So what steps should companies and the industry take to help bridge the gap?

US 98
article thumbnail

Behind the Build: Interview with Kelly Hoskovec, Project Executive at Level 10 Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In addition to running projects, I also support business development, reaching out to new clients, working on some in-house processes, and updating our DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) plan. We’re also partnering up with various educational institutions and reaching out to people that are getting close to college age.

article thumbnail

Texas Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

This program is a matching grant program to assist eligible institutions of higher education in recruiting distinguished researchers. The bill also amends the margin calculation accordingly for equity. Tax Code Chapter 171, subchapter M effectively establishes the qualifications, definitions and eligibility criteria for the credit.

Texas 40