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How pools can positively affect communities

Clark Nexsen senior architects Jennifer Heintz and Dorothea Schulz discuss how pools can create jobs, break down barriers, and create opportunities within communities.

Why lab designers should aim to ‘speak the language’ of scientists

Learning more about the scientific work being done in the lab gives designers of those spaces an edge, according to Adrian Walters, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal and Director of SMMA's Science & Technology team.

Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules

Designers can plan secure entry vestibules with security-rated glazing to enhance the effectiveness of their safer school designs.

5 Reasons to Opt for Wood I-Joists in Multifamily Construction

From versatility to reliability and adaptability, engineered wood I-joists offer builders, designers and developers numerous advantages in multifamily construction. Discover the top five benefits and handy installation tips.

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LPA | Dec 6, 2017

Designing K-12 schools from the inside out

A step-by-step process finds better answers, saves money, and produces measurable results.

NBBJ | Dec 5, 2017

A call for urban intensification

Rather than focus on urban “densification" perhaps we should consider urban “intensification.”

CallisonRTKL | Dec 4, 2017

Can you spark an urban renaissance?

Thoughtful design, architecture, and planning can accelerate and even create an urban renaissance.

District Winery, one of DC’s latest waterfront amenities

Gensler | Dec 1, 2017

The third wave of urban waterfront development

The nature of waterfront redevelopment has been evolutionary, in the truest sense of the word.

4 invoicing tips that'll actually make your clients smile

There are techniques you can use with your invoices that both highlight your firm’s value and make the process more convenient for clients.

A million small connections: Designing the new NY bridge

New York’s Tappan Zee Bridge first opened to traffic in 1955.

What is PVDF?

PVDF coatings are a resin-based coating system.

Gresham Smith | Nov 28, 2017

Adding value through integrated technology requires a human touch

To help strike that delicate balance between the human and the high-tech, we must first have an in-depth understanding of our client’s needs as well as a manufacturer’s capabilities.

Back-painted glass: Luxury effects made easy

Products that give an elevated energy to their environment are important for builders and designers to consider.

Gresham Smith | Nov 20, 2017

Creating safer streets: Solutions for high-crash locations

While there has been an emphasis on improving safety along corridors, it is equally important to focus on identifying potential safety issues at intersections.