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Inclusive design requires relearning how we read space

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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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The future of the 20-minute city

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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. They can be designed with principles rooted in sustainability, health and well-being, and social equity—or not.

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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

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However, there is a purposeful shift under way toward a concept that prioritizes equity at every step of the process to enable inclusive communities around transit stops. Voters approved funding for this program in 2020 with equity as a mandate. Guidepost 5: Support healthy neighborhoods that meet daily needs.

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Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers

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In the last three years, urban centers have been hammered by an unprecedented series of connected, compounding crises—from existential threats like the pandemic and climate change, to complex issues of safety, equity, and affordability. Photo courtesy Gensler So how can workplace design support this? Signal House, Washington, D.C.

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Designing spaces that promote enrollment

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Designing spaces that promote enrollment 0 qpurcell Wed, 05/24/2023 - 13:12 Higher Education Alyson Mandeville, Higher Education Practice Leader, argues that colleges and universities need to shift their business model—with the help of designers. University of South Florida library model and learning enhancement. Placemaking in action.

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

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I was on a big project designed by Frank Gehry –who’s a legendary architect. 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. You’ve got design quality. You’ve got cost.

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Construction Bookkeeping Unique Features

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Business Owners - Need three basic reports, Cash, Profit and Equity. Assets - Liabilities) = Equity. -. In essence you are selling, assembling, delivering and installing a customized product from a mobile shop on location. Chart of Accounts De-Mobilization. Chart of Accounts Design Fees. Item List De-Mobilization.