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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.

Senior Living Design | Stantec | Apr 14, 2016

Creating a home for eldercare using the ‘Green House’ design concept

VOA Associates’ Douglas King offers design considerations in implementing the Green House concept in eldercare for continuing care retirement communities.

Hotel Facilities | Stantec | Nov 13, 2015

15 ways 'soft brand' hotel chains can distinguish themselves

Hospitality’s biggest names are creating new, evolved brands to appeal to today’s traveler and compete against boutique hotels and Airbnb, writes VOA's Mark Pratt.

Office Buildings | Stantec | Nov 3, 2015

Emotional intelligence and design

In a world in which technology and its skills are constantly changing, good people skills are becoming more important, writes VOA's Angie Lee.

Healthcare Facilities | Stantec | Sep 21, 2015

5 reasons healthcare organizations are implementing finish standards on construction projects

The desire for improved patient satisfaction, staff retention, and turn-key maintenance are among the top reasons more healthcare groups are implementing finish standards in their spaces, according to VOA Associates' Lauren Andrysiak.

Stantec | Aug 18, 2015

5 emerging trends from NeoCon 2015

Sit-to-stand work surfaces were all the rage this year, according to VOA Associates' Lauren Andrysiak.

Office Buildings | Stantec | Jul 21, 2015

Finally! There's a workplace trend that’s worth embracing

There’s a realization by corporate real estate executives that in order to create a successful workplace, there must be alignment between their people, their place, and the tools they have to do their jobs.

Office Buildings | Stantec | Jun 30, 2015

'What’s the latest trend in workplace design?': How architects and designers should answer this hot-button question

Hint: Your response must be better than a laundry list of solutions, according to VOA Associates' John Varholak.

Green | Stantec | May 5, 2015

Top three 2030 Challenge trends

The growth of IPD is among the key takeaways from the USGBC Region 7 Conference.

Hotel Facilities | Stantec | Mar 25, 2015

5 trends shaping today's hospitality industry

Digital concierges, smart locks, mobile check-in. These are among the emerging trends and technologies in hospitality design.

Healthcare Facilities | Stantec | Mar 23, 2015

Can advanced elevator technology take vertical hospitals to the next level?

VOA's Douglas King recalls the Odyssey project and ponders vertical transportation in high-rise healthcare design.

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