4 ways to transform old buildings into modern assets
As cities grow, their office inventories remain largely stagnant. Yet despite changes to the market—including the impact of hybrid work—opportunities still exist. Enter: “Midlife Metamorphosis.”
NBBJ | May 10, 2024
Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development
NBBJ leaders Jonathan Ward and Margaret Montgomery explore five inspirational ideas they are actively integrating into projects to ensure more healthy, natural cities.
NBBJ | Oct 18, 2023
6 ways to integrate nature into the workplace
Integrating nature into the workplace is critical to the well-being of employees, teams and organizations. Yet despite its many benefits, incorporating nature in the built environment remains a challenge.
NBBJ | May 8, 2023
3 ways computational tools empower better decision-making
NBBJ explores three opportunities for the use of computational tools in urban planning projects.
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NBBJ | Aug 18, 2021
20 years after developing the first open core hospital design here is what the firm has learned
Hospitals have traditionally used a “racetrack” layout, which accommodates patient rooms around the exterior and situates work areas and offstage functions in a central block.
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As many storefronts sit empty, 3 opportunities to rethink the ground floor of buildings
The vitality of ground level commercial space is about much more than the future of retail.
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A healthier planet starts with hospitals
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Cities should be planned for people before cars. Here's how it can be done.
Five lessons from Asia and Europe to create more human-centric American cities.
