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Clark Nexsen

At Clark Nexsen, we cross disciplines to inspire innovation and advance communities through discovery and design. Our blog reflects our unique perspectives as we work together to discover, inspire, and shape ideas that transform our world. Read more at www.clarknexsen.com/blog. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. 

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K-12 Schools

The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average person spends about 90% of their lifetime inside a built environment. As a multi-disciplinary firm, we strive...
Sept. 30, 2024
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Libraries

How current and future trends are shaping the libraries of tomorrow

Over the last few years, public libraries have transitioned from being buildings that only store and lend books to being fully featured community centers. While today's public...
Aug. 1, 2024
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Sports and Recreational Facilities

How pools can positively affect communities

Pools have become essential components of communities worldwide, offering a means for individuals to unite, unwind, and enjoy themselves. When designing aquatic spaces, it is ...
April 25, 2024
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K-12 Schools

4 design strategies for successful K-12 magnet schools

Magnet schools emerged on the K-12 scene as early as the 1960s to establish a public education option that met multiple goals: Attracting a diverse student body from across a ...
Oct. 2, 2023
Designing K-12 schools for students and safety
K-12 Schools

Designing K-12 schools for students and safety

Today, I’m an architect who focuses on designing K-12 schools and a mother to two school-aged children. In what feels like a lifetime ago, I was a student at Virginia Tech during...
May 17, 2023
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Building Team

How to apply WELL for better design outcomes

The business case for prioritizing occupant well-being in building design is compelling. The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) cites attracting top talent, increasing...
July 1, 2022
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Office Buildings

What's next for workplace design?

As humans, we need to connect with each other – and not merely on a screen. While remote work has offered a variety of benefits, we are seeing strong indicators that people want...
June 3, 2021
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The changing face of freshman and sophomore student housing

The last 20 years have seen trends in student housing materialize, develop, shift, and even reverse. New ideas are tried and either embraced or discarded, or perhaps melded with...
April 1, 2021