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Perkins and Will | Sep 20, 2017

Activating innovation: Trends in K-12 education

School structures offer a unique opportunity as they can often double as community centers and serve as shelters in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.

sponsored | Sasha Reed | Sep 19, 2017

BIM vs VDC…how the US and the UK differ in approaching digital project delivery

In this four-part series, Bluebeam VP Sasha Reed sat down with industry experts to examine the need for defining and understanding digital workflows and data management throughout the design and construction project lifecycle.

Gensler | Sep 19, 2017

What we talk about when we talk about placemaking

What does Good Growth mean and how do we set about achieving it?

SmithGroup | Sep 18, 2017

Campus landscape planning of the future: A University of Wisconsin-Madison case study

Recognizing that the future health of the campus and lake are interdependent, this innovative approach will achieve significant improvements in stormwater management and water quality within the university’s restored, more connected network of historic and culturally rich landscapes.

NAC Architecture | Sep 12, 2017

The brick and mortar of blended learning

Simply defined, blended learning mixes face-to-face with online instruction.

sponsored | George DuBose | Sep 11, 2017

Design and construction amnesia: We have lost our minds and it is causing catastrophic mold and moisture building failures

Not all buildings are created equal, some fail at alarming rates. 

Gresham Smith | Sep 11, 2017

Terminal modernization: Why bother? Part I

A terminal modernization program can be a complicated and expensive task that airport operators may be hesitant to undertake unless necessitated by demands for increased capacity. This is the first post in our series examining why airport operators should bother to upgrade their facilities, even if capacity isn’t forcing the issue. 
 

sponsored | Jeff Alexander | Sep 11, 2017

Metal wall panels create diverse portfolios

Although square and rectangular wall panels have been the norm, new shape and texture trends are emerging.

LPA | Sep 8, 2017

The economic case for engaged classrooms in K-12 schools

Flexible, modern classrooms should be viewed as a key element of a sound financial strategy, producing a solid return-on-investment.

sponsored | Bill Bridgeman | Sep 7, 2017

Universal design principles: Part 1

It is easier than ever today to design commercial projects with accessible spaces that look as good as they perform. 

Gensler | Sep 7, 2017

BoomTown: A Future for all ages

Despite our enhanced understanding of how integral socialization and engagement are to long-term health, we continue to perpetuate a senior housing paradigm that places people in self-contained communities.

Rider Levett Bucknall | Sep 6, 2017

Following the money: G702 progress payment certifications

There is no single method of calculating progress payments, but the most common formula is the percentage of completion applied to the total contract price, less a retainage which is held by the owner until final acceptance of the project.

Hinge | Sep 1, 2017

5 reasons why AEC firms need to focus on employer branding

Not to be confused with the branding of your firm overall, your employer brand is defined by your reputation as a workplace.

NBBJ | Sep 1, 2017

Caring for caregivers

Many healthcare organizations are increasingly focused on designing amenities, policies, and workplaces to better support their clinicians, health providers, and administrators.