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“Innovation is purposeful”: How Skanska’s Sr. Precon Technologist Drives Change

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Innovation within a company is driven by many things. No matter what spurs innovation on, what is clear is that it takes effort; innovation happens with the hard work of many people like Edwin Bailey, Sr. On September 27-28, Edwin will join like-minded peers and innovators at Autodesk University 2022 in New Orleans.

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Is Zoom zapping your zip? Here are two strategies to help creative teams do their best work

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We need time for focus work but working in isolation limits creative outcomes and innovations that come from in-person collaboration, write GBBN's Eric Puryear, AIA, and Mandy Woltjer. The reduced visual field of the virtual workspace also means that there is a lack of a shared context, which can affect visual recall and cognition.

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Modern healthcare interiors: Healing and care from the outside in

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While we may hope to avoid places like doctor’s offices and hospitals, they are unavoidable spaces in our lives. Through thoughtful design, we have created new opportunities for care, respite, and innovation. Making these places that are so often filled with anxiety and uncertainty seem fresh and filled with hope is no small task.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Gabriela Celi, Head of Innovation, Research, and Development, SEMAICA

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” What drives innovation and change in our industry? Gabriela Celi leveraged the power of curiosity to drive her career advancement at SEMAICA from Junior Architect to Head of Innovation, Research, and Development in less than six years. We’re one of the most innovative companies in Ecuador.

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

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Airports K-12 Schools Hospital Design Trends Office Buildings Designers Architects Biophilic Design Biophilic design supports the health and wellbeing of individuals by connecting people to nature. Such improvements not only attract employees to the office but also foster creativity and improve overall job satisfaction.

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The programmatic evolution of the lobby

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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. So, what works?

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Metal column solutions: structural elements with versatility

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Metal column covers offer an innovative answer to both these standards, ranging from straightforward column covers intended for high-traffic environments, such as airports, to intricate design features in an architecturally significant space. Structural elements such as columns are a key architectural component of every project.