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Reasons to reinvent the Midcentury academic library

The academic library continues to transform since its inception, dating back to the 1600s when John Harvard donated hundreds of his personal books to create the Harvard University...
Oct. 30, 2024
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DLR Group adds executive leaders

DLR Group Chief Executive Officer Steven McKay, AIA, RIBA, announced new executive leaders for the 100% employee-owned, globally integrated design firm. The firm has promoted ...
Jan. 8, 2024
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A lasting housing impact: Gen-Z redefines multifamily living

Generation Z doesn’t settle for the typical living environment. Over the past few years, their desires and societal changes have allowed us to push boundaries in how we design...
Nov. 30, 2023
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DLR Group opens office in Nashville, Tenn.

DLR Group, a 100% employee-owned integrated design firm, is expanding its presence in the Southeast with the opening of an office in downtown Nashville, Tenn. This expansion aligns...
Nov. 6, 2023
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Selecting indoor air quality monitors to maintain healthy spaces

Air quality is a heightened concern around the globe as we prioritize the maintenance healthy spaces for our homes, as well as the places where we work, learn, shop, or play....
Jan. 27, 2021
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The rise of inquiry-based learning in K-12 communities

The immediate shift to remote learning as a result of the pandemic is forcing school districts to think differently about the delivery of education. To find out more about how...
Sept. 1, 2020
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Reopening campus performance arts centers

As institutions develop plans to reactivate their campuses in meaningful ways, they must consider specialized academic units that require deliberate face-to-face and hands-on ...
Aug. 31, 2020
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The power and possibility of adaptive reuse

Look around any city or town, and you’ll likely find examples of aging buildings in need of restoration, rehabilitation, or reconstruction. From rural villages to urban metropolises...
June 11, 2019