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Design Collaborative is an award-winning multi-disciplinary design firm founded in 1992, with the belief that through our work, we can improve people's worlds. With nationally recognized expertise and a passion for improving worlds, DC has grown to become consistently ranked amongst the top 100 firms in the country by staying focused on designing people-first places. At DC, we provide boutique firm experience with big firm expertise and resources. Our team includes architects, engineers, interior designers, cost estimators, graphic designers, and support staff. We are a one-stop solution, providing real-time collaboration and problem-solving. Follow Design Collaborative on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

 

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Higher Education

Higher education design for the first-gen college student

College is a time for aspiring students to discover their identities, develop a career pathway, and find their place in the world. The transition from living at home through high...
Oct. 14, 2024
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Office Buildings

Maximizing office square footage through ‘agile planning’

Agile planning is a popular workspace model that provides a flexible and adaptable layout design, while giving employees complete choice over their work setting. This planning...
Sept. 16, 2024
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Architects

Mastering the art of project schedule: Expert insights on design and construction

Starting a build project can be intimidating, even if you’ve had experience with it before. There are so many factors that go into a successful project. We sat down with two experts...
Aug. 5, 2024
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Office Buildings

Mastering office layouts: 5 primary models for maximum efficiency and productivity

When laying out an office, there are many factors to consider. It’s important, obviously, to maximize the space, but it’s equally important to make sure the design allows employees...
July 1, 2024
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Construction Costs

Escalation: Predicting project costs in a volatile market

One of the major hurdles that we attempt to forecast for our commercial construction projects is escalation. There are many factors that affect escalation in the construction ...
June 3, 2024
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Lighting

Illuminating your path to energy efficiency

It’s a beautiful summer evening. You and your friend are taking a stroll around a park in your town and before you know it, the sun has set. Suddenly you realize there is very...
March 4, 2024
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Standards

Prioritizing water quality with the WELL Building Standard

In each edition of Building WELLness, DC WELL Accredited Professionals Hannah Arthur and Alex Kircher highlight an item of the WELL Building Standard. The standard...
Feb. 1, 2024
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Office Buildings

How to strengthen office design as employees return to work

The workplace has never been more dynamic in change than what we see today—work from home, hybrid, fully in office, not to mention the question, “is the large open floor plan ...
Jan. 19, 2024