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A global design firm with more than 5,000 practitioners networked across five continents, Gensler features insights and opinions of architects and designers on how design innovation makes cities more livable, work smarter, and leisure more engaging. Our contributors write about projects of every scale, from refreshing a retailer’s brand to planning a new urban district, all the while explaining how great design can optimize business performance and human potential. For more thought leadership and blog content, visit our Research & Insight page. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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Office Buildings

3 surprises impacting the return to the office

Research often measures and confirms what we, as designers and strategists, may intuitively believe based on our experience and practice. As a researcher, I love uncovering surprises...
Oct. 21, 2024
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Sustainability

5 ways ESG can influence design and create opportunities

In response to our last article on “The Future of ESG in Architecture,” many of our partners have asked how they can create an “ESG compliant building.” The truth is that environmental...
June 26, 2024
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Office Buildings

10 spaces that are no longer optional to create a great workplace

Everyone wants to know what amenities would bring people back to the office. As employees first started returning, many companies focused on spaces to bring people together, such...
May 20, 2024
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AEC Innovators

3 ways the most innovative companies work differently

Innovation and creativity are the hallmarks of industry leaders and are critical to the long-term success of every organization. Business leaders are constantly looking for new...
April 15, 2024
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Sustainability

Trends to watch shaping the future of ESG

We sat down with Gensler’s Climate Action & Sustainability Services Leaders, and Anthony Brower, Juliette Morgan, and Kirsten Ritchie to discuss trends...
March 13, 2024
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Mass Timber

5 things developers should know about mass timber

The U.N.’s International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report on climate change is an urgent call to action for the building industry. The report outlines...
Feb. 15, 2024
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Airports

How to keep airports functional during construction

By now, we’ve all heard of the unexpected opportunities that came with the COVID-19 pandemic. The first two years of that calamitous event impacted the aviation industry more ...
Jan. 15, 2024
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Urban Planning

The impacts of affordability, remote work, and personal safety on urban life

Cities today are at a crossroads: most urban residents believe that their city provides a great experience, but two out of three urban residents believe we should completely rethink...
Dec. 18, 2023