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Workplace campus design philosophy: People are the new amenity

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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. People deserve better places to go to.

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Optimizing interior design for human health

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Optimizing interior design for human health 0 qpurcell Tue, 09/05/2023 - 12:53 Designers Page Southerland Page demonstrates how interior design influences our mood, mental health, and physical comfort. 50+% improved performance on a creative problem-solving test after 4 days exposure to nature.

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4 ways to transform old buildings into modern assets

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To chart the way forward and draw tenants back, we partnered with JLL to create four cost-effective, scalable design solutions—the “Midlife Metamorphosis”: Hit the Streets: Reinvigorate the ground floor. Design features such as giant steps for seating create a small amphitheater-space for performances and presentations.

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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization

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rcassidy Mon, 06/05/2023 - 12:44 Andrew Lehrer and Tyler Jensen, Environmental Systems Design A significant climate impact can be achieved with hybrid electrification that balances capital expenditure and operating expenses. Electrification of existing assets in heating-dominant climates can be particularly problematic.

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Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush

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First of all, the time frame for leasing and building out a space – whether a dispensary or cultivation facility – is often dictated by when new laws around marijuana usage go into effect. These facilities are designed to ensure a secure environment for everything from receiving deliveries to storing, displaying and selling the product.

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4 Commercial Construction Trends for Restaurant and Food Service Projects

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We’re also working with restaurant clients to make sure their mechanical infrastructure is set up to accommodate an extensive draft beer menu. Because the line will be visible running from the ceiling to the bar, we typically also work with clients on a design element to camouflage the mechanicals. Catering to Catering Business.

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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

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Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

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