NBBJ creates innovative places and experiences for organizations worldwide, and designs environments, communities, and buildings that enhance people’s lives. Founded in 1943, NBBJ is an industry leader in healthcare and corporate facilities and has a strong presence in the commercial, civic, science, education and sports markets. To view all of NBBJ’s ideas, visit our website or follow us on FacebookLinkedInTwitter, and Vimeo.

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4 ways AI impacts building design beyond dramatic imagery

We’ve all seen them: swoopy, plant-filled architectural renderings that blur the line between imagination and reality. Architects and clients alike marvel at AI’s ability to produce...
3rd Oct. 2024
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4 ways to transform old buildings into modern assets

Cities have doubled in size globally in the last 20 years, yet two-thirds of the commercial building inventory in the U.S. was built before the start of the 21st century. These...
13th June 2024
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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

As a firm tasked with designing the buildings and cities that shape our future, we are challenging ourselves to imagine a new way of developing places. One where nature is...
10th May 2024
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6 ways to integrate nature into the workplace

The very first buildings—and those for thousands of years after—were designed to shelter us from the elements. Walls, roofs, windows and heating systems overcome the unpredictability...
18th Oct. 2023
Computational Design Tools Give Key Stakeholders, Like The Community, More Transparency Into The Design Process And Greater Opportunities For Collaboration And Co Design

3 ways computational tools empower better decision-making

Computational tools—which harness the power of computation to streamline decision making—were once considered “nice to have.” Now they are integral to the design process. So why...
8th May 2023
Designing To Allow Autonomy And Personal Choice Within The Indoor Environment Has Positive Implications For Cognition, Performance, And Well Being—not To Mention The Environment

Why the auto industry is key to designing healthier, more comfortable buildings

Now that workers have returned to the office at least part of the time, they are reminded of stiff clothing and morning commutes. Another stressor that has been a source of contention...
17th Jan. 2023
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To reduce disease and fight climate change, design buildings that breathe

The benefits of fresh air have long been tied to health and productivity. But as we continue to examine the built environment’s role in climate change, its implications for reducing...
4th Aug. 2022
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How computer simulations of vision loss create more empathetic buildings for the visually impaired

More than 2.2 billion people in the world are visually impaired, while at least half of these cases—1 billion— could have been prevented or have yet to be addressed....
11th Feb. 2022