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At LS3P, our strength is our people. We are honored to work with a team of extremely talented employees who are willing to share their expertise, passions, and unique perspectives with us each day. We are pleased to present Foresight, a space dedicated to discussions about design by LS3P’s thought leaders. Our goal is to foster discussion and share knowledge on current design issues, challenges, and opportunities as experienced by our team members at all experience levels around the firm. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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How the architecture and design community can contribute to the circular economy

In the not-too-distant past, it was common to view materials through a “cradle to grave” lens. Raw materials would be harvested and turned into products, which would...
April 7, 2021
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Education Facilities

The learning commons and academic success

In K-12 schools, the Learning Commons- once known as the media center or library- serves a vital role in the potential success of K-12 students at all grade levels. Multiple ...
Feb. 22, 2021
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Coronavirus

Covid-19 and campus life: Where do we go from here?

With campus cultures rooted in socialization, communal activities, and interdisciplinary collaborations, colleges and universities around the globe face big unknowns in the face...
Aug. 17, 2020
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Coronavirus

Reimagining multifamily spaces in the COVID era

After living with the threat of COVID-19 for several months, it is increasingly clear that we will need to manage this situation for some time to come. Habits and lifestyle changes...
Aug. 10, 2020
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Resiliency

Designing for resiliency: Lessons learned from Hurricane Florence along the Carolina Coast

Those of us who live in coastal areas like my hometown of Wilmington, N.C., are accustomed to weathering hurricanes. We stock up on batteries, board up windows, and make sure ...
March 29, 2019
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The artistry of high performance design

The first rule of high performance design is to create spaces that are beautiful and beloved by all stakeholders including the client, users, and community. This will ensure the...
March 4, 2019
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Architects

The art and science of drawing: Humanizing the design process with a bit of controlled mayhem

Today’s architects are living in interesting times. Long gone are the days when we had to be experts in drafting by hand; computer-aided design (CAD) software and 3-D modeling...
Dec. 10, 2018
Cost estimating for K-12 school projects: An invaluable tool for budget management
K-12 Schools

Cost estimating for K-12 school projects: An invaluable tool for budget management

As school districts nationwide plan for long-term maintenance and construction costs, they share a number of common concerns. Districts ask: • How much is a typical monthly maintenance...
Jan. 25, 2018