20 years later: A first responder reflects on 9/11
Stantec engineer Jeff Crews shares his experience as a first responder at Ground Zero following the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus and the water cycle—here is what treatment professionals need to know
As the global health community tracks the spread of this virus, it’s important for water and wastewater professionals to keep updated on potential impacts.
Healthcare Facilities
Can a kids’ healthcare space teach, entertain, and heal?
Standard building requirements don’t have to be boring. Here’s how you can inject whimsical touches into everyday design features.
Retail Centers
Brick-and-mortar retail is not dead—here’s proof
We continually hear that “retail is dying,” but there are many foundational retail types essential to consumers—here’s a look at 3 of them.
Published by global design firm Stantec, this eclectic blog features viewpoints, insights, and explanations from Stantec architects, engineers, and designers, on a range of issues impacting the fabric of our communities. Our contributors share their thoughts about design trends, emerging technologies, vexing challenges, and inspired solutions. For more blog posts, visit: www.stantec.com.
| Sep 23, 2021
20 years later: A first responder reflects on 9/11
Stantec engineer Jeff Crews shares his experience as a first responder at Ground Zero following the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Coronavirus | Stantec Mar 16, 2020
Coronavirus and the water cycle—here is what treatment professionals need to know
As the global health community tracks the spread of this virus, it’s important for water and wastewater professionals to keep updated on potential impacts.
Healthcare Facilities | Stantec Jul 15, 2019
Can a kids’ healthcare space teach, entertain, and heal?
Standard building requirements don’t have to be boring. Here’s how you can inject whimsical touches into everyday design features.
Retail Centers | Stantec Apr 2, 2019
Brick-and-mortar retail is not dead—here’s proof
We continually hear that “retail is dying,” but there are many foundational retail types essential to consumers—here’s a look at 3 of them.
Urban Planning | Stantec Mar 1, 2019
What happens when downtown doesn’t stay downtown? The ripple effects of a strong center city
A new report from the International Downtown Association measures the true value and lasting impact of downtowns and center cities.
Airports | Stantec Feb 21, 2019
Self-service bag drops and the challenges of speeding up airport baggage check-in
More airports are asking passengers to check their own baggage. What’s the ripple effect?
Multifamily Housing | Stantec Jan 31, 2019
Student housing series: Designing a home away from home in The Golden State
California asserts building code restrictions more stringently than other states, making design challenging for student housing.
| Stantec Dec 20, 2018
Open plan 2.0: Tips for a successful transition to a new open-office design
When it’s time to make the move, designers can support clients in introducing a new workplace environment.
Biophilic Design | Stantec Nov 19, 2018
Biophilic design: What is it? Why it matters? And how do we use it?
5 tips to infuse natural elements into the built environment—from plants to pictures.
Architects | Stantec Sep 24, 2018
Assembly (and rigorous planning) required: Managing the pros and cons of modular construction
While offering efficiency and flexibility, modular construction requires extensive planning and collaboration to avoid potential challenges.
